DR. TIMOTHY W FROST M.D.
NPI 1275575383
Specialist in Alamogordo, NM

NPI Status: Active since June 12, 2006

Contact Information

1401 10TH ST
SUITE C
ALAMOGORDO, NM
ZIP 88310
Phone: (505) 437-4533
Fax: (505) 437-5009

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About TIMOTHY FROST

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Timothy Frost, a provider established in Alamogordo, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275575383 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 93260 (NM). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1275575383
Provider Name
DR. TIMOTHY W FROST M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1401 10TH ST SUITE C ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Location Phone
(505) 437-4533
Location Fax
(505) 437-5009
Mailing Address
1401 10TH ST STE C ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Mailing Phone
(505) 437-4533
Mailing Fax
(505) 437-5009
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-12-2006
Last Update Date
05-30-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
93260
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
44378MEDICAID (05)NM 
201074548OTHER (01)NMPRESBYTERIAN
349802301MEDICARE PIN (08)NM 
013135OTHER (01)NMBCBS
742841473OTHER (01)NMTAX ID

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Timothy Frost 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.

Calculation of radiation therapy dose

Radiation therapy dose calculation is a process to determine the exact amount of radiation needed to treat a specific area in the body. This calculation helps ensure the treatment is effective while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. It's a key part of planning your radiation therapy.

This service was performed 105 times for 78 patients

Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week

Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week involves regular meetings with your healthcare team. These sessions help monitor your progress, manage side effects, and adjust your treatment plan if necessary. It's a key part of ensuring the effectiveness of your radiation therapy.

This service was performed 233 times for 82 patients

Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device

The design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device is a process where a specialized instrument is created. This device targets harmful cells with high-energy rays to destroy or damage them, while minimizing impact on healthy cells. This aids in treating conditions like cancer.

This service was performed 54 times for 49 patients

Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device

A simple radiation treatment device is designed and built to target specific areas in your body with high energy rays. This process is carefully planned to ensure that the radiation accurately reaches the area needing treatment, while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.

This service was performed 38 times for 31 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths

This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.

This service was performed 70 times for 11 patients

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 108 times for 97 patients

Intermediate radiation therapy planning

Intermediate radiation therapy planning is a process to design your radiation treatment. This involves detailed imaging scans to determine the exact location, shape, and size of the area needing treatment. The goal is to target the radiation precisely, minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area

This procedure involves gathering essential information to create the best radiation treatment plan for a specific area. It includes scanning the treatment area and using this data to calculate the precise dose of radiation needed to target the disease effectively, while sparing healthy tissue.

This service was performed 1,722 times for 90 patients

Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 2 treatment areas

This procedure involves collecting necessary information to create the best radiation treatment plan for two distinct areas. Advanced imaging techniques are used to map the areas, ensuring precise targeting during treatment, minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions

Radiation treatment management involves a series of 5 sessions where targeted radiation is used to destroy or shrink cancer cells in your body. Each session is carefully planned to maximize effectiveness while minimizing harm to healthy tissues. You may experience side effects which will be closely monitored and managed for your comfort.

This service was performed 325 times for 87 patients

Simple radiation therapy planning

Simple radiation therapy planning is a process to determine the exact area on your body where the radiation will be directed. It involves imaging studies like CT scans to precisely target the disease, minimizing harm to healthy tissue. It's a crucial step in your treatment journey.

This service was performed 58 times for 56 patients

Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery

Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery is a non-invasive procedure used to treat certain diseases like skin cancer. It uses low energy radiation to target and destroy abnormal cells, aiding in halting disease progression.

This service was performed 1,663 times for 85 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields

Ultrasonic guidance for radiation therapy fields involves using sound waves to create images of the treatment area. This helps to precisely locate the area needing radiation therapy, ensuring the treatment is directed accurately, minimizing harm to healthy tissues.

This service was performed 1,772 times for 96 patients

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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 1275575383, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1275575383.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapy Assistant
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ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Physical Therapy Assistant
1401 10TH ST
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Occupational Therapist
1401 10TH ST
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Family Medicine
1401 10TH ST
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Audiologist
1401 10TH ST, SUITE C
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1401 10TH ST, SUITE 1
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310
Family Medicine
1401 10TH ST, SUITE A
ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275575383, enumerated as an "individual" on June 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 1401 10TH ST SUITE C ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310 and the phone number is (505) 437-4533.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.