DR. JOHN F NITSCHE M.D.
NPI 1053311530
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since July 27, 2005

Contact Information

4228 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 600B
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 454-2191
Fax: (504) 378-1838

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About JOHN NITSCHE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Nitsche, an internist established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in rheumatology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053311530 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RR0500X with license number 014479 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1053311530
Provider Name
DR. JOHN F NITSCHE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 600B METAIRIE, LA 70006
Location Phone
(504) 454-2191
Location Fax
(504) 378-1838
Mailing Address
155 ELM ST MANDEVILLE, LA 70448
Mailing Phone
(985) 626-5537
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-27-2005
Last Update Date
04-08-2013
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An internist like John Nitsche 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 Rheumatology

Taxonomy Code
207RR0500X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
014479
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
78820OTHER (01)LACOVENTRY
B61078MEDICARE UPIN (02)LA 
5K852MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LA 
1329894MEDICAID (05)LA 
004080094OTHER (01)LAAETNA
5C562MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LA 
660002625MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LARAILROAD

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

John Nitsche 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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 70006 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $128.88
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.5
  • Maximum New Patient Price $170.3
  • Average New Patient Copayment $32.22
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.87
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.57

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $98.35
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.42
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.03
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.58
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.5

* 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.

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
Care Plan 71% 196
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan

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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 1053311530, we treat the final digit (0) 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
0
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 6 + 24 = 50

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

The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1053311530.

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Specialist
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Urology
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Specialist
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Specialist
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Specialist
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Specialist
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Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
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Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
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Dentist (Prosthodontics)
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053311530, enumerated as an "individual" on July 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 600B METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 454-2191.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RR0500X and a focus in Rheumatology.

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