MRS. MEENA SEKARAN MD
NPI 1023189545
Internal Medicine in Roanoke Rapids, NC

NPI Status: Active since November 13, 2006

Contact Information

270 SMITH CHURCH ROAD
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
ZIP 27870
Phone: (252) 537-0134
Fax: (252) 537-6515

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About MEENA SEKARAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Meena Sekaran, an internist established in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023189545 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 38312 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1023189545
Provider Name
MRS. MEENA SEKARAN MD
Other Name
NARAYANACHAR MEENAKSHI CHANDRASEKARAN MD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
270 SMITH CHURCH ROAD ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870
Location Phone
(252) 537-0134
Location Fax
(252) 537-6515
Mailing Address
270 SMITH CHURCH RD ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870
Mailing Phone
(252) 537-0134
Mailing Fax
(252) 537-6515
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-13-2006
Last Update Date
06-24-2019
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An internist like Meena Sekaran is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
38312
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
21996OTHER (01)NCBCBSNC
020384900OTHER (01)DIVISION OF COAL MINERS
028182OTHER (01)UTVABCBS
5855748OTHER (01)VIRGINIA MEDICAID
8921996MEDICAID (05)NC 
75231OTHER (01)MEDCOST
04 55335OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTHCARE
1435956HALIOTHER (01)UNITED MINE WORKERS
18619OTHER (01)CAPITOL BC PENN
P00137475OTHER (01)RR MEDICARE PALMETTO

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen

This is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.

This service was performed 73 times for 58 patients

Automated urinalysis test

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

This service was performed 50 times for 44 patients

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

This service was performed 30 times for 29 patients

Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b

This test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Influenza types A and B in your body. It uses a method called the multiplex amplified probe technique to amplify and identify specific virus genes. It helps in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.

This service was performed 26 times for 25 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Breast Cancer Screening 26% 470
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening 0% 681
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults 72% 651
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical RecordYesN/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
TCPI ParticipationYesN/A
Participation in the CMS Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1023189545, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1023189545.

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The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
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Internal Medicine
270 SMITH CHURCH ROAD
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Internal Medicine
270 SMITH CHURCH ROAD
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023189545, enumerated as an "individual" on November 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 270 SMITH CHURCH ROAD ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870 and the phone number is (252) 537-0134.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.