JEFFREY J. OCHS M.D.
NPI 1255300034
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Springfield, MA

NPI Status: Active since March 15, 2006

Contact Information

271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA
ZIP 01104
Phone: (413) 748-7370
Fax: (413) 748-7221

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JEFFREY OCHS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jeffrey Ochs, an internist established in Springfield, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255300034 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number 42093 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1255300034
Provider Name
JEFFREY J. OCHS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Location Phone
(413) 748-7370
Location Fax
(413) 748-7221
Mailing Address
271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Mailing Phone
(413) 748-7370
Mailing Fax
(413) 748-7221
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-15-2006
Last Update Date
04-10-2014
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An internist like Jeffrey Ochs is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
42093
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A96649MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
15012OTHER (01)MAHEALTH NEW ENGLAND
733867OTHER (01)MATUFTS
J11219OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
3077748MEDICAID (05)MA 
010042093MA01OTHER (01)CTBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jeffrey Ochs 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.

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 11 times for 11 patients

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 38 times for 26 patients

Oncology care model (ocm) monthly enhanced oncology services (meos) payment for ocm enhanced services. g9678 payments may only be made to ocm practitioners for ocm beneficiaries for the furnishment of enhanced services as defined in the ocm participation a

The Oncology Care Model (OCM) Monthly Enhanced Oncology Services (MEOS) payment, denoted by G9678, is a compensation method for OCM practitioners. These payments are specifically for providing additional, or "enhanced", services to OCM beneficiaries, as outlined in the OCM participation agreement.

This service was performed 45 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs

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 01104 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $177.36
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
  • Average New Patient Copayment $44.34
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21

* 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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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 1255300034, we treat the final digit (4) 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 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 4).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 46

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

The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 46 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1255300034.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Pharmacist
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Internal Medicine
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
271 CAREW STREET, BREAST CARE CENTER
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
271 CAREW STREET, SURGICAL PA DEPARTMENT
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Physician Assistant
271 CAREW STREET, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
271 CAREW STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255300034, enumerated as an "individual" on March 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 271 CAREW STREET SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 and the phone number is (413) 748-7370.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Tufts Health Plan and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.