DR. JOSEPH ALBERT COMFORT JR. MD
NPI 1033105374
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Sanford, FL
NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2005
Contact Information
1403 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 108
SANFORD, FL
ZIP 32771
Phone: (407) 330-6500
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JOSEPH COMFORT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Comfort, a provider established in Sanford, Florida with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1033105374 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number ME 37327 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1033105374
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSEPH ALBERT COMFORT JR. MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 108 SANFORD, FL 32771
- Location Phone
- (407) 330-6500
- Mailing Address
- 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 108 SANFORD, FL 32771
- Mailing Phone
- (407) 330-6500
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-22-2005
- Last Update Date
- 06-26-2012
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Joseph Comfort opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2017 until 01-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME 37327
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | ME 37327 (FL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D54349 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 039895100 | MEDICAID (05) | FL | |
| 35175W | MEDICARE PIN (08) | FL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Comfort 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.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2017
Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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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 1033105374, we treat the final digit (4) 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 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1033105374, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2005.
The provider is located at 1403 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 108 SANFORD, FL 32771 and the phone number is (407) 330-6500.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
