DR. KAREN MARIE SOIKA M.D.
NPI 1063648293
Surgery in Greenwich, CT
NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2009
Contact Information
45 EAST PUTNAM AVE
GREENWICH, CT
ZIP 06830
Phone: (203) 489-3908
Fax: (203) 489-3908
- Individual
- Female
- Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About KAREN SOIKA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Soika, a provider established in Greenwich, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1063648293 assigned on June 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number CT051017 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1063648293
- Provider Name
- DR. KAREN MARIE SOIKA M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 45 EAST PUTNAM AVE GREENWICH, CT 06830
- Location Phone
- (203) 489-3908
- Location Fax
- (203) 489-3908
- Mailing Address
- 45 EAST PUTNAM AVE GREENWICH, CT 06830
- Mailing Phone
- (203) 489-3908
- Mailing Fax
- (203) 489-3908
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-02-2009
- Last Update Date
- 03-11-2015
- Code Navigator
A surgeon like Karen Soika treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.
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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
Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 208600000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- CT051017
- License State
- CT
- Taxonomy Description
- A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Karen Soika 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.
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 10 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
This service was performed 61 times for 29 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 52 times for 21 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit is a daily check-up to monitor your health status. This service, lasting typically 25 minutes, involves a nurse assessing your overall wellbeing, discussing concerns, and updating your care plan as needed.
This service was performed 32 times for 31 patientsThis procedure involves the surgical removal of a specified area (20.0 sq cm or less) of muscle and/or tissue. It's typically done to treat conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. Local or general anesthesia ensures comfort. Recovery time varies.
This service was performed 36 times for 12 patientsThis procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
This service was performed 32 times for 17 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 06830 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $93.86
- Minimum New Patient Price $60.82
- Maximum New Patient Price $183.1
- Average New Patient Copayment $23.46
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.2
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.77
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $75.55
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.76
- Maximum Established Patient Price $149.26
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.88
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.94
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.31
* 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 1063648293, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1063648293, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2009.
The provider is located at 45 EAST PUTNAM AVE GREENWICH, CT 06830 and the phone number is (203) 489-3908.
Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
