DR. JAMES HARVEY PAXTON M.D.
NPI 1063622793
Emergency Medicine in Detroit, MI
NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2007
Contact Information
2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
DETROIT, MI
ZIP 48202
Phone: (313) 916-3056
Fax: (313) 916-9920
- Individual
- Male
- Emergency Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About JAMES PAXTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Paxton, a provider established in Detroit, Michigan with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1063622793 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number 4301085999 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1063622793
- Provider Name
- DR. JAMES HARVEY PAXTON M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD HENRY FORD HOSPITAL DETROIT, MI 48202
- Location Phone
- (313) 916-3056
- Location Fax
- (313) 916-9920
- Mailing Address
- 2799 W GRAND BLVD DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE DETROIT, MI 48202
- Mailing Phone
- (313) 916-2600
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-23-2007
- Last Update Date
- 10-16-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Emergency Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207P00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 4301085999
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Paxton 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
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.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAn emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 68 times for 66 patientsAn emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsAn emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsA routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
This service was performed 60 times for 59 patientsPhysician 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 48202 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $90.76
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.04
- Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.69
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $102.35
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $143.49
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.58
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.87
* 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 1063622793, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
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 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1063622793, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2007.
The provider is located at 2799 WEST GRAND BOULEVARD HENRY FORD HOSPITAL DETROIT, MI 48202 and the phone number is (313) 916-3056.
Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.
