DR. LAWRENCE DAVID GLUCKSTEIN MD
NPI 1255377495
Anesthesiology in Walnut Creek, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2006
Contact Information
460 N WIGET LN # B
WALNUT CREEK, CA
ZIP 94598
Phone: (925) 378-4930
Fax: (925) 627-3560
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About LAWRENCE GLUCKSTEIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lawrence Gluckstein, an anesthesiologist established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255377495 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number G60407 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1255377495
- Provider Name
- DR. LAWRENCE DAVID GLUCKSTEIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 460 N WIGET LN # B WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Location Phone
- (925) 378-4930
- Location Fax
- (925) 627-3560
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 25033 SANTA ANA, CA 92799
- Mailing Phone
- (714) 347-1010
- Mailing Fax
- (925) 627-3560
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-06-2024
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Lawrence Gluckstein manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 4 Financial Plz
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 266-7051
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
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G60407
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Lawrence Gluckstein 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.
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt
Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast
Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
This service was performed 105 times for 88 patientsAnesthesia is given to ensure comfort during an X-ray exam of your arteries and veins using contrast. This process involves injecting a dye into your blood vessels to make them visible on X-rays. The anesthesia helps to minimize any discomfort or anxiety.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsAnesthesia for x-ray on arteries is a procedure to ensure comfort during imaging tests. A medicine is given to make you relaxed or sleep, minimizing any discomfort. It's typically used for invasive procedures to examine arteries for blockages or other issues.
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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 1255377495, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255377495, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 460 N WIGET LN # B WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 and the phone number is (925) 378-4930.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
