MICHAEL P. FALBA PA
NPI 1275591323
Physician Assistant - Medical in New Orleans, LA

NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2006

Contact Information

3434 PRYTANIA ST
STE 450
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70115
Phone: (504) 897-7196

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MICHAEL FALBA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Falba, a primary care provider established in New Orleans, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275591323 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number A10212 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1275591323
Provider Name
MICHAEL P. FALBA PA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 450 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Location Phone
(504) 897-7196
Mailing Address
3600 PRYTANIA ST STE 35 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Mailing Phone
(504) 897-8315
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-01-2006
Last Update Date
01-09-2015
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Michael Falba sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
A10212
License State
LA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) - POS
  • Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) - POS
  • Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) - POS
  • Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) - POS
  • Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1408140MEDICAID (05)LA 
P874MEDICARE PIN (08)LA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michael Falba 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.

Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a small camera (endoscope) to view and remove lymph nodes from both sides of your lower torso. Lymph nodes help filter harmful substances from the body. The procedure is done to prevent the spread of certain conditions.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope

This is a minimally invasive procedure where a small camera (endoscope) is used to remove a gland located in the lower body and nearby small filtering structures. It's done to prevent the spread of unwanted cells and improve overall health.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Suture suspension of urethra to control leakage using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a special scope to view the area where leakage occurs. Small stitches are then placed to lift and secure the tube that carries fluid from the body, helping to prevent leaks.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 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 1275591323, 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 1 → 2 2 → 4

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 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 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 1275591323.

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Dermatology
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Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Ophthalmology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Urology
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Ophthalmology
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Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Internal Medicine
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orthopaedic Surgery
3434 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 430
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orthopaedic Surgery
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Otolaryngology
3434 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 240
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Eyewear Supplier
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Plastic Surgery
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275591323, enumerated as an "individual" on May 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 3434 PRYTANIA ST STE 450 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 and the phone number is (504) 897-7196.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

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