KENNETH S SMERKA PA NPI 1003007782
Physician Assistant in Amherst, NY
About KENNETH S SMERKA PA
Kenneth Smerka is a primary care provider established in Amherst, New York and his medical specialization is Physician Assistant with more than 16 years of experience. The NPI number of this provider is 1003007782 and was assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 011934 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
| NPI | 1003007782 |
| Provider Name | KENNETH S SMERKA PA |
| Location Address | 4050 HARLEM RD AMHERST, NY 14226 |
| Location Phone | (716) 803-1504 |
| Mailing Address | 550 ORCHARD PARK RD SUITE A105 WEST SENECA, NY 14224 |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Entity Type | Individual |
| Medical School Name | OTHER |
| Graduation Year | 2007 |
| Is Sole Proprietor? | No |
| Enumeration Date | 08-07-2007 |
| Last Update Date | 06-21-2010 |
A primary care provider (PCP) like Kenneth Smerka sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc Kenneth Smerka is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Kenneth Smerka is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts Medicare's approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge Medicare beneficiaries more than Medicare's approved amount for their services. Medicare beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service. According to Medicare claims data he has hospital affiliations with .
The provider participated in Medicare's Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 99.5, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.01 for a new patient copayment and $17.92 for an established patient copayment.
Primary Taxonomy
The primary taxonomy code defines the provider type, classification, and specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
| Taxonomy Code | 363A00000X |
| Classification | Physician Assistant |
| Type | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers |
| License No. | 011934 |
| License State | NY |
| Taxonomy Description | A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician. |
Business Address
4050 HARLEM RD
AMHERST, NY
ZIP 14226
Phone: (716) 803-1504
Fax: (716) 803-1508
Mailing Address
550 ORCHARD PARK RD
SUITE A105
WEST SENECA, NY
ZIP 14224
Phone: (716) 677-6000
Fax: (716) 677-6006
Location Map
PECOS Enrollment and Medicare Participation Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. PECOS is Medicare's enrollment and revalidation system and it is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. A NPI number is necessary to register in PECOS. Providers must enroll in PECOS to avoid denied claims.
| Registered in PECOS? | Yes |
| PECOS PAC ID | 446345334 |
| PECOS Enrollment ID | I20071008000355 |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment? | Yes "What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"? When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts. A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer. |
| Eligible order / refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Durable Medical Equipment | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Home Health Agency (HHA) | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Power Mobility Devices | Yes |
Physician Office Visit Costs
The provider accepts as payment the Medicare approved amount. Medicare beneficiaries should not be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts. Medicare pricing is usually a reference point for private insurance covered patients. The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 14226 ZIP code area.
| New Patients Office Visits Costs * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Most Utilized Procedure Code for new patients office visits: 99203 | ||
| Minimum New Patient Pricing | Maximum New Patient Pricing | Typical New Patient Pricing |
| $57.17 | $174.05 | $88.06 |
| Minimum New Patient Copayment | Maximum New Patient Copayment | Typical New Patient Copayment |
| $14.29 | $43.51 | $22.01 |
| Established Patients Office Visits Costs * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Most Utilized Procedure Code for established patients office visits: 99213 | ||
| Minimum Established Patient Pricing | Maximum Established Patient Pricing | Typical Established Patient Pricing |
| $17.76 | $142.28 | $71.71 |
| Minimum Established Patient Copayment | Maximum Established Patient Copayment | Typical Established Patient Copayment |
| $4.44 | $35.57 | $17.92 |
* The physician office visit costs information is obtained by Medicare's statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
| MIPS Measure | Score Weight | Score | |
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| Quality | 40% | 99.4 | |
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The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores. There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey. |
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| Promoting Interoperability (PI) | 25% | N/A | |
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The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores. The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. |
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| Improvement Activities | 15% | 40 | |
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The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. |
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| Cost | 20% | N/A | |
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The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services. Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. |
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| MIPS Final Score | - | 99.5 | |
| The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment. | |||
Clinician Utilization
The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes were publicly reported as the top services rendered by this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2017. The reported codes are based on the top 5 codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- 11Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel (HCPCS:76937)
NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 16 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 48 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 50 - 48 = 2 | 2 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1003007782 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1780600718 | LEE GUTERMAN M.D. Individual | Neurological Surgery | 4050 HARLEM RD AMHERST, NY 14226 (716) 803-1504 |
| 1386948263 | BUFFALO NEUROSURGERY P.C. Organization | Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 4050 HARLEM RD AMHERST, NY 14226 (716) 803-1504 |
| 1396170981 | CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE SERVICES MED/SURG PLLC Organization | Neurological Surgery | 4050 HARLEM RD AMHERST, NY 14226 (716) 803-1507 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenneth Smerka PA NPI number?
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003007782, registered as an "individual" on August 07, 2007
Where is Kenneth Smerka PA located?
The provider is located at 4050 Harlem Rd Amherst, Ny 14226 and the phone number is (716) 803-1504
Which is Kenneth Smerka PA specialty?
The provider's speciality is Physician Assistant
How many years of experience does Kenneth Smerka PA have?
The provider has more than 16 years of experience.
Is Kenneth Smerka PA registered in PECOS?
Yes, as of March 13, 2023 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a Medicare beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What are Kenneth Smerka PA Quality Ratings?
The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: quality clinical practices and patient outcomes and experiences.
How much is a visit to Kenneth Smerka PA?
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $88.06 with an average copayment of $22.01 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $71.71 and an average copayment of 17.92. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
What are some of the services provided by Kenneth Smerka PA?
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel.
How do I update my NPI information?
The NPI record of Kenneth Smerka PA was last updated on August 07, 2007. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected]
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