MR. JOSEPH H. ALTMAN I M.ED. - LICENSED PSY
NPI 1164645776
Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral in Pittsburgh, PA
NPI Status: Active since April 11, 2007
Contact Information
5000 MCKNIGHT RD
SUITE 305
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15237
Phone: (412) 486-9019
Fax: (412) 486-9019
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 55
- Psychologist
- Cognitive & Behavioral
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
About JOSEPH ALTMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Altman, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in cognitive & behavioral and more than 55 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164645776 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TB0200X with license number PS006344L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1164645776
- Provider Name
- MR. JOSEPH H. ALTMAN I M.ED. - LICENSED PSY
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5000 MCKNIGHT RD SUITE 305 PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
- Location Phone
- (412) 486-9019
- Location Fax
- (412) 486-9019
- Mailing Address
- 224 IOLA ST GLENSHAW, PA 15116
- Mailing Phone
- (412) 486-9019
- Mailing Fax
- (412) 486-9019
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1971
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 04-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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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
Psychologist Cognitive & Behavioral
- Taxonomy Code
- 103TB0200X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- PS006344L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL488859 | OTHER (01) | PA | HIGHMARK ID NUMBER |
| AL1762693 | OTHER (01) | PA | HIGHMARK ACCOUNT NUMBER |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Altman 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.
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.
PECOS PAC ID: 4183789647
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: I20090217000176
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.
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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 1164645776, 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.
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 54 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 1164645776, enumerated as an "individual" on April 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 5000 MCKNIGHT RD SUITE 305 PITTSBURGH, PA 15237 and the phone number is (412) 486-9019.
Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TB0200X and a focus in Cognitive & Behavioral.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Highmark Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
