DR. DENNIS L FREW D.O.
NPI 1215025820
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in Fort Defiance, AZ

NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2006

Contact Information

CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ
ZIP 86504
Phone: (928) 729-8000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 52
  • Otolaryngology
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DENNIS FREW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Frew, a provider established in Fort Defiance, Arizona with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in facial plastic surgery and more than 52 years of experience. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 1974. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215025820 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YS0123X with license number 38760 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1215025820
Provider Name
DR. DENNIS L FREW D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7 FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Location Phone
(928) 729-8000
Mailing Address
PO BOX 649 FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504
Mailing Phone
(912) 285-4616
Medical School Name
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED
Graduation Year
1974
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-10-2006
Last Update Date
11-08-2019
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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

Otolaryngology Facial Plastic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207YS0123X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
38760
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.

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 PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO

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

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
040009455OTHER (01)GARR PROVIDER #
000630792AMEDICAID (05)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Dennis Frew 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.

Dennis Frew 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: 6406750975

    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: I20180921001614

    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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 191 times for 140 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 235 times for 188 patients

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 1-10 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 1215025820, 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
0
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 50

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

The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1215025820.

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Podiatrist
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Anesthesiology
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Optometrist
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Dentist
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Dentist
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Social Worker
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Dietitian, Registered
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Art Therapist
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Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered
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Specialist
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Respiratory Therapist, Certified
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215025820, enumerated as an "individual" on October 10, 2006.

The provider is located at CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7 FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504 and the phone number is (928) 729-8000.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YS0123X and a focus in Facial Plastic Surgery.

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