SUZANNE FARHANG CASTNER PA-C
NPI 1124369038
Physician Assistant - Medical in Columbia, MD

NPI Status: Active since March 04, 2013

Contact Information

10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY
200
COLUMBIA, MD
ZIP 21044
Phone: (410) 997-2770

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SUZANNE CASTNER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Suzanne Castner, a primary care provider established in Columbia, Maryland with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124369038 assigned on March 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number C0004999 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1124369038
Provider Name
SUZANNE FARHANG CASTNER PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY 200 COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Location Phone
(410) 997-2770
Mailing Address
1235 E MONUMENT ST BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Mailing Phone
(410) 327-5100
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-04-2013
Last Update Date
08-19-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Suzanne Castner 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 Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
C0004999
License State
MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Suzanne Castner 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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 32 times for 23 patients

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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 1124369038, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
8
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 2 → 4 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1124369038.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 14 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 105R
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 205
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Obstetrics & Gynecology
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Pediatrics
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 201
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Dentist (General Practice)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 206
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 105R
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Internal Medicine
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 105R
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Dentist (General Practice)
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 206
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Physical Therapist
10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY, SUITE 200
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124369038, enumerated as an "individual" on March 04, 2013.

The provider is located at 10910 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY 200 COLUMBIA, MD 21044 and the phone number is (410) 997-2770.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.