DR. DAMIAN P DICOSTANZO MD
NPI 1154300739
Pathology - Dermatopathology in Port Chester, NY

NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2006

Contact Information

100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY
ZIP 10573
Phone: (800) 942-3376
Fax: (914) 934-9819

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DAMIAN DICOSTANZO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Damian Dicostanzo, a provider established in Port Chester, New York with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in dermatopathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154300739 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZD0900X with license number 168313 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1154300739
Provider Name
DR. DAMIAN P DICOSTANZO MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
100 MIDLAND AVE PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Location Phone
(800) 942-3376
Location Fax
(914) 934-9819
Mailing Address
14275 MIDWAY RD SUITE 400 ADDISON, TX 75001
Mailing Phone
(214) 932-8029
Mailing Fax
(914) 934-9819
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-12-2006
Last Update Date
06-26-2015
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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

Pathology Dermatopathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZD0900X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
168313
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

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)
1207ZP0101XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Anatomic Pathology

168313 (NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A62518MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Damian Dicostanzo 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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

This service was performed 1,986 times for 1,162 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

This service was performed 81 times for 77 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 10573 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $154.28
  • Minimum New Patient Price $67.4
  • Maximum New Patient Price $203.53
  • Average New Patient Copayment $38.57
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.85
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.88

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $117.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $164.45
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $29.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.41
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.11

* 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 1154300739, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 0 → 0 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 7 + 6 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1154300739.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pathology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Dermatology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE, DERMPATH DIAGNOSTICS
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
100 MIDLAND AVE
PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154300739, enumerated as an "individual" on January 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 100 MIDLAND AVE PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 and the phone number is (800) 942-3376.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZD0900X and a focus in Dermatopathology.

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