DR. WILLIAM ERSKINE PUTMAN M.D., FACP
NPI 1245226778
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William Putman 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.

William Putman 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: 5597898882

  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: I20100806000790

  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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Orthotic Devices

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) (HCPCS:A4314)

  1 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)

  1 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

  Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each (HCPCS:A4409)

  1 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 210 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

  Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each (HCPCS:A4419)

  1 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 1260 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Tracheostomy, inner cannula (HCPCS:A4623)

  1 DME suppliers used 75 Medicare Claims 2250 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each (HCPCS:A7521)

  1 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

• DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

  Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each (HCPCS:A7526)

  1 DME suppliers used 72 Medicare Claims 2160 Services Paid

Durable Medical Equipment

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen (HCPCS:A6010)

  1 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 840 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

  1 DME suppliers used 59 Medicare Claims 2732 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing (HCPCS:A6197)

  1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 450 Services Paid

• DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

  Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6222)

  1 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 690 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height (HCPCS:E0143)

  2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

  Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

  3 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

  Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

  1 DME suppliers used 42 Medicare Claims 42 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)

  1 DME suppliers used 68 Medicare Claims 68 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each (HCPCS:E0955)

  1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each (HCPCS:E0961)

  2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each (HCPCS:E0971)

  3 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 28 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

  1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space (HCPCS:E1161)

  1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

  Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

  1 DME suppliers used 60 Medicare Claims 60 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth (HCPCS:E2601)

  3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware (HCPCS:E2611)

  3 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

  Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

  3 DME suppliers used 86 Medicare Claims 86 Services Paid

• DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

  Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

  2 DME suppliers used 75 Medicare Claims 75 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

  2 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid

Unknown

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

  Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

  4 DME suppliers used 123 Medicare Claims 2668 Services Paid

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

  Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4150)

  1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 6660 Services Paid

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

  Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

  2 DME suppliers used 56 Medicare Claims 22928 Services Paid

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

  Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4154)

  3 DME suppliers used 52 Medicare Claims 16494 Services Paid

• Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)

  Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type (HCPCS:B9002)

  1 DME suppliers used 43 Medicare Claims 43 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

  Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7613)

  1 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 4056 Services Paid

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

  Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

  2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1035 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 437 times for 55 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

This service was performed 149 times for 131 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $50.88 for a new patient copayment and $29.4 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 11209 ZIP code area.

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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