KATHARINE AMES NICHOLSON M.D.
NPI 1033343256
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since May 04, 2009
Contact Information
165 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 600
NCRI, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-4281
- Individual
- Female
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology
- PECOS Enrolled
About KATHARINE NICHOLSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katharine Nicholson, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in neurology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1033343256 assigned on May 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0400X with license number 254140 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1033343256
- Provider Name
- KATHARINE AMES NICHOLSON M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 165 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 600 NCRI, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA 02114
- Location Phone
- (617) 726-4281
- Mailing Address
- 165 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 600 NCRI, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA 02114
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-04-2009
- Last Update Date
- 08-18-2014
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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
Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084N0400X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 254140
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Katharine Nicholson 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
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
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Oropharyngeal suction catheter, each (HCPCS:A4628)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 48 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Tubing, used with suction pump, each (HCPCS:A7002)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE005N)
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)
4 DME suppliers used 71 Medicare Claims 71 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure (HCPCS:E0482)
4 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 27 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric (HCPCS:E0600)
3 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 02114 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $144.11
- Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
- Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $36.02
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $111.18
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
- Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.79
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1033343256, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
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 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1033343256, enumerated as an "individual" on May 04, 2009.
The provider is located at 165 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 600 NCRI, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-4281.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0400X and a focus in Neurology.
