ANDREW RAMEY PISTNER M.D.
NPI 1205194636
Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease in Seattle, WA

NPI Status: Active since April 23, 2012

Contact Information

1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA
ZIP 98195
Phone: (206) 520-5000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 14
  • Internal Medicine
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANDREW PISTNER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrew Pistner, an internist established in Seattle, Washington with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in adult congenital heart disease and more than 14 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205194636 assigned on April 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RA0002X with license number MD61046937 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1205194636
Provider Name
ANDREW RAMEY PISTNER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1959 NE PACIFIC ST SEATTLE, WA 98195
Location Phone
(206) 520-5000
Mailing Address
PO BOX 50095 SEATTLE, WA 98145
Mailing Phone
(206) 520-5700
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2012
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-23-2012
Last Update Date
11-06-2023
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An internist like Andrew Pistner is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, 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

Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RA0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD61046937
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.

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)
1207RC0000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease

MD61046937 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1205194636MEDICAID (05)WA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Andrew Pistner 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.

Andrew Pistner 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: 3476786500

    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: I20230606002458

    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.

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up

This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.

This service was performed 34 times for 32 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

This service was performed 37 times for 36 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

This service was performed 97 times for 97 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Ultrasound of heart with continuous electrocardiogram (ecg) during rest, exercise and/or drug induced stress with review and report

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart while you rest, exercise, or undergo drug-induced stress. An ECG continuously monitors your heart's electrical activity. It helps doctors assess heart health and function.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

This service was performed 39 times for 36 patients

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. Andrew Pistner is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR1959 NE PACIFIC ST BOX 356151
SEATTLE, WA 98195
(206) 598-3300Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1205194636, 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 1 → 2 4 → 8 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1205194636.

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1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
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1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
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SEATTLE, WA 98195
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1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195
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1959 NE PACIFIC ST
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
SEATTLE, WA 98195

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205194636, enumerated as an "individual" on April 23, 2012.

The provider is located at 1959 NE PACIFIC ST SEATTLE, WA 98195 and the phone number is (206) 520-5000.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RA0002X and a focus in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Andrew Pistner is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR.