DR. FERNANDO LUIS QUIRINDONGO-SOLANO DPM
NPI 1134235088
Podiatrist in West Columbia, SC
NPI Status: Active since August 22, 2006
Contact Information
508 MEETING ST
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
ZIP 29169
Phone: (727) 796-6900
NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
Record update history: Mar 10, 2021, Mar 5, 2021, Sep 13, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 25
- Podiatrist
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About FERNANDO QUIRINDONGO-SOLANO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Fernando Quirindongo-solano, a provider established in West Columbia, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Podiatrist and more than 25 years of experience. He graduated from New York College Of Podiatric Medicine in 2002. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1134235088 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number 5901002226 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1134235088
- Provider Name
- DR. FERNANDO LUIS QUIRINDONGO-SOLANO DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 508 MEETING ST WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
- Location Phone
- (727) 796-6900
- Mailing Address
- 7243 CHASE RD DEARBORN, MI 48126
- Mailing Phone
- (313) 582-6222
- Mailing Fax
- (313) 582-0166
- Medical School Name
- NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-21-2024
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Fernando Quirindongo-solano provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 7243 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 582-6222 - 29425 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 557-6500
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
Podiatrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 5901002226
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Direction Bronze 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
- Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 6 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 5 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 40 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Gold - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Silver - EPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
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
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1134235088 | MEDICAID (05) | MI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Fernando Quirindongo-solano is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Fernando Quirindongo-solano 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
PECOS PAC ID: 1658376868
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20230419000188
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.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: No
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.
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
Residence visit for new patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
Trimming of fingernails or toenails
An 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 13 times for 13 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 137 times for 137 patientsThis procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.
This service was performed 1,045 times for 492 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
This service was performed 245 times for 135 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of a thickened skin growth that is not cancerous. A healthcare professional will safely extract the growth, usually under local anesthesia. This process helps maintain skin health and prevent potential complications.
This service was performed 46 times for 24 patientsThis procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
This service was performed 23 times for 13 patientsAn established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
This service was performed 512 times for 229 patientsA new patient home visit is a brief, 20-minute appointment where a healthcare professional comes to your home. This visit is to understand your health needs, answer your queries, and plan your care. It's a convenient way to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 101 times for 101 patientsA 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 650 times for 316 patientsTrimming of dystrophic nails involves the careful cutting and shaping of thickened or deformed nails. This is often required when nails are affected by conditions such as fungus or psoriasis. The procedure helps to reduce discomfort and improve nail health.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsTrimming of dystrophic nails involves the careful cutting and shaping of thickened or deformed nails. This is often required when nails are affected by conditions such as fungus or psoriasis. The procedure helps to reduce discomfort and improve nail health.
This service was performed 1,103 times for 516 patientsTrimming of fingernails or toenails is a simple procedure for maintaining hygiene and preventing nail-related issues. It involves cutting the nails straight across, then smoothing any sharp edges with a file. Regular nail care can help prevent infections and discomfort.
This service was performed 38 times for 19 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $20.79 for a new patient copayment and $16.78 for an established patient copayment.
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 29169 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $83.18
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.57
- Maximum New Patient Price $163.84
- Average New Patient Copayment $20.79
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.39
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.96
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $67.12
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.96
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.52
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.78
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.24
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.38
* 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 | 100% | 185 |
| 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 | ||
| Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation | 100% | 101 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months | ||
| Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Ulcer Prevention - Evaluation of Footwear | 100% | 127 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who were evaluated for proper footwear and sizing | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 616 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 37% | 231 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 10% | 231 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 0% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 258 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Fernando Quirindongo-solano is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN | ONE ST FRANCIS DR GREENVILLE, SC 29601 | (800) 805-5678 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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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 1134235088, 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 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.
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 52 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 1134235088, enumerated as an "individual" on August 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 508 MEETING ST WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169 and the phone number is (727) 796-6900.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Fernando Quirindongo-solano is affiliated with: ST FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN.
