FRANK P FECHNER M.D.
NPI 1285666719
Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery in Worcester, MA
NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2006
Contact Information
428 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01604
Phone: (508) 754-4000
Fax: (508) 754-4222
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
- CLIA Number: 22D2158997
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 12-10-2026
About FRANK FECHNER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frank Fechner, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in facial plastic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285666719 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YS0123X with license number 219725 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285666719
- Provider Name
- FRANK P FECHNER M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 428 SHREWSBURY ST WORCESTER, MA 01604
- Location Phone
- (508) 754-4000
- Location Fax
- (508) 754-4222
- Mailing Address
- 428 SHREWSBURY ST WORCESTER, MA 01604
- Mailing Phone
- (508) 754-4000
- Mailing Fax
- (508) 754-4222
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-07-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-25-2009
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Frank Fechner opted out of Medicare effective on 12-08-2015 until 12-08-2025. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Otolaryngology Facial Plastic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207YS0123X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 219725
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A37782 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Frank Fechner 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 12-08-2015
Opt-Out End Date: 12-08-2025
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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
CLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 22D2158997
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- December 11, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- December 10, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- FRANK P. FECHNER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Frank Fechner to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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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 1285666719, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
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 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285666719, enumerated as an "individual" on July 07, 2006.
The provider is located at 428 SHREWSBURY ST WORCESTER, MA 01604 and the phone number is (508) 754-4000.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YS0123X and a focus in Facial Plastic Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
