MS. PAULA JEAN PETRUSKA CRNP
NPI 1265540942
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Pittsburgh, PA
NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006
Contact Information
UNIVERSITY DRIVE
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15240
Phone: (412) 688-6322
Fax: (412) 688-6912
- Individual
- Female
- Nurse Practitioner
- Family
- PECOS Enrolled
About PAULA PETRUSKA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paula Petruska, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265540942 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number SP007359 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1265540942
- Provider Name
- MS. PAULA JEAN PETRUSKA CRNP
- Other Name
- MRS. PAULA JEAN NEEDHAM CRNP
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- UNIVERSITY DRIVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
- Location Phone
- (412) 688-6322
- Location Fax
- (412) 688-6912
- Mailing Address
- 746 JEFFERSON DR PITTSBURGH, PA 15229
- Mailing Phone
- (412) 369-0777
- Mailing Fax
- (412) 688-6912
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A nurse practitioner (NP) like Paula Petruska is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, 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
Nurse Practitioner Family
- Taxonomy Code
- 363LF0000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- SP007359
- License State
- PA
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Paula Petruska 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
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 15240 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $84.88
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $96.82
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* 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 1265540942, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265540942, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2006.
The provider is located at UNIVERSITY DRIVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15240 and the phone number is (412) 688-6322.
Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.
