MRS. HEATHER KONTAXIS LOVING PA
NPI 1104861566
Physician Assistant in Bethesda, MD

NPI Status: Active since June 19, 2006

Contact Information

8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD
ZIP 20814
Phone: (301) 896-3054

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • PECOS Enrolled

About HEATHER LOVING

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Heather Loving, a primary care provider established in Bethesda, Maryland with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1104861566 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number C0002296 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1104861566
Provider Name
MRS. HEATHER KONTAXIS LOVING PA
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD BETHESDA, MD 20814
Location Phone
(301) 896-3054
Mailing Address
7856 MILKSHED PL ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Mailing Phone
(443) 755-0945
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-19-2006
Last Update Date
08-10-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Heather Loving sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
C0002296
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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)
1207P00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Emergency Medicine

C0002296 (MD)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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
012943B82MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MD 
P35019MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Heather Loving 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.

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

This service was performed 30 times for 19 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

This service was performed 46 times for 37 patients

Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Complex chronic care management is a service for patients with multiple chronic conditions. It involves an additional 60 minutes per month of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional. This service assists in managing your health conditions effectively.

This service was performed 25 times for 20 patients

Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Complex chronic care management is a service for patients with two or more long-term health conditions. It involves a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in providing care for the first 60 minutes each month. This helps manage your health conditions effectively.

This service was performed 26 times for 21 patients

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus

An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.

This service was performed 16 times for 14 patients

Established patient home visit, typically 1 hour

An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.

This service was performed 30 times for 29 patients

New patient home visit, typically 75 minutes

A new patient home visit is a comprehensive 75-minute appointment conducted at your home. The healthcare professional will assess your health, discuss any concerns, and create a personalized care plan. It's convenient, comfortable, and tailored to your specific needs.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

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 20814 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $100.31
  • Minimum New Patient Price $65.18
  • Maximum New Patient Price $194.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $25.07
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.29
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $48.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $80.66
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.4
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $158.88
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $20.16
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $39.72

* 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 1104861566, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
6
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 54

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.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1104861566.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1104861566, enumerated as an "individual" on June 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD BETHESDA, MD 20814 and the phone number is (301) 896-3054.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

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