DR. CARLOS ALFONSO QUINTANA MD
NPI 1205950920
Personal Emergency Response Attendant in Mayaguez, PR
NPI Status: Active since March 19, 2007
Contact Information
HOSPITAL PEREA
DR BASORA ST
MAYAGUEZ, PR
ZIP 00680
Phone: (787) 834-0101
- Individual
- Male
- Personal Emergency Response Attendant
- PECOS Enrolled
About CARLOS QUINTANA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carlos Quintana, a provider established in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Personal Emergency Response Attendant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205950920 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 146D00000X with license number 13313 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1205950920
- Provider Name
- DR. CARLOS ALFONSO QUINTANA MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- HOSPITAL PEREA DR BASORA ST MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680
- Location Phone
- (787) 834-0101
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1710 BOQUERON, PR 00622
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 438-6263
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-19-2007
- Last Update Date
- 03-02-2010
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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
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
- Taxonomy Code
- 146D00000X
- Type
- Emergency Medical Service Providers
- License No.
- 13313
- License State
- PR
- Taxonomy Description
- Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations. These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis. Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Carlos Quintana 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.
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.
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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 1205950920, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
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 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205950920, enumerated as an "individual" on March 19, 2007.
The provider is located at HOSPITAL PEREA DR BASORA ST MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680 and the phone number is (787) 834-0101.
Personal Emergency Response Attendant with taxonomy code 146D00000X.
