MR. ANDRE GEORGE ALBU MD
NPI 1205935285
Anesthesiology in Pasadena, TX

NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2006

Contact Information

5010 CRENSHAW RD
STE. #130
PASADENA, TX
ZIP 77505
Phone: (281) 991-2200
Fax: (281) 991-7700

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 39
  • Anesthesiology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANDRE ALBU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andre Albu, an anesthesiologist established in Pasadena, Texas with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 39 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205935285 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number J8872 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1205935285
Provider Name
MR. ANDRE GEORGE ALBU MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5010 CRENSHAW RD STE. #130 PASADENA, TX 77505
Location Phone
(281) 991-2200
Location Fax
(281) 991-7700
Mailing Address
10333 HARWIN DR STE 230 HOUSTON, TX 77036
Mailing Phone
(281) 991-2200
Mailing Fax
(281) 991-7700
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1987
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-22-2006
Last Update Date
01-23-2017
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An anesthesiologist like Andre Albu manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.

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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

Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
J8872
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
  • MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • Molina Silver Standard - HMO

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
G14333MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
80561GMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
P080561G5MEDICAID (05)TX 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Andre Albu 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.

Andre Albu 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890953087

    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: I20120220000295

    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: 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.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

This service was performed 77 times for 74 patients

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.

This service was performed 85 times for 83 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 1205935285, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
5
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 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1205935285.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Anesthesiology
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5010 CRENSHAW RD, SUITE #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Anesthesiology
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5010 CRENSHAW RD, SUITE 130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
5010 CRENSHAW RD, SUITE #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5010 CRENSHAW RD, STE. #130
PASADENA, TX 77505
Anesthesiology
5010 CRENSHAW RD, SUITE #130
PASADENA, TX 77505

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205935285, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 5010 CRENSHAW RD STE. #130 PASADENA, TX 77505 and the phone number is (281) 991-2200.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

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