VINCE VIOLA P.A.-C
NPI 1225034796
Physician Assistant - Medical in Abilene, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2005

Contact Information

4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX
ZIP 79606
Phone: (254) 245-9175
Fax: (254) 213-7771

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 20
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About VINCE VIOLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vince Viola, a primary care provider established in Abilene, Texas with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 20 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1225034796 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA01177 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1225034796
Provider Name
VINCE VIOLA P.A.-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A ABILENE, TX 79606
Location Phone
(254) 245-9175
Location Fax
(254) 213-7771
Mailing Address
4545 HARTFORD ST ABILENE, TX 79605
Mailing Phone
(325) 698-4545
Mailing Fax
(254) 213-7771
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2006
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-21-2005
Last Update Date
06-26-2019
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Vince Viola sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 710 E 6th St
    Odessa, TX 79761
    (254) 245-9175
  • 120 S Park Dr Ste A
    Brownwood, TX 76801
    (254) 245-9175

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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA01177
License State
TX

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

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

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

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

*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
8V4080OTHER (01)TXBCBS
1723395OTHER (01)TXFIRST HEALTH
4200747OTHER (01)TXBLUE LINK
120045101OTHER (01)TXFIRSTCARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Vince Viola 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.

Vince Viola 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: 5698732196

    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: I20041216000315

    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, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 49 times for 49 patients

Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers

Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.

This service was performed 46 times for 46 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 100% 450
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2

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. Vince Viola is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL500 W 4TH STREET
ODESSA, TX 79761
(432) 640-4000Acute Care Hospitals
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER1900 PINE
ABILENE, TX 79601
(325) 670-2000Acute Care Hospitals
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD1501 BURNET DR
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801
(325) 646-8541Acute 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 1225034796, 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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 3 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 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 1225034796.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Physician Assistant
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A
ABILENE, TX 79606

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225034796, enumerated as an "individual" on June 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 4351 RIDGEMONT DR STE A ABILENE, TX 79606 and the phone number is (254) 245-9175.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

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

Vince Viola is affiliated with: MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL, HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER and HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD.