JAMES A DECAPRIO MD
NPI 1275500654
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since March 03, 2006
Contact Information
44 BINNEY ST
M457
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02115
Phone: (617) 632-3000
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- PECOS Enrolled
About JAMES DECAPRIO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Decaprio, an internist established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in medical oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275500654 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RX0202X with license number 58114 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1275500654
- Provider Name
- JAMES A DECAPRIO MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 44 BINNEY ST M457 BOSTON, MA 02115
- Location Phone
- (617) 632-3000
- Mailing Address
- 44 BINNEY ST M457 BOSTON, MA 02115
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 632-3825
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-03-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-09-2007
- Code Navigator
An internist like James Decaprio 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 Medical Oncology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RX0202X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 58114
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 058114 | OTHER (01) | TUFTS | |
| 3054829 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| J09044 | OTHER (01) | MA | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 3040020 | OTHER (01) | UNITED HEALTH CARE | |
| 9573139 | OTHER (01) | CIGNA | |
| 2062959 | OTHER (01) | AETNA US HEALTHCARE | |
| 53230 | OTHER (01) | FALLON COMM HEALTH PLAN | |
| E30932 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| J09044 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| E30932DF | OTHER (01) | HPHC |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Decaprio 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
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 02115 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $189.86
- Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
- Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $47.46
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $111.18
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
- Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.79
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82
* 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 1275500654, 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.
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 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275500654, enumerated as an "individual" on March 03, 2006.
The provider is located at 44 BINNEY ST M457 BOSTON, MA 02115 and the phone number is (617) 632-3000.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Tufts Health Plan, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
