KATHLEEN FIX
NPI 1295779478
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2006

Contact Information

1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (800) 822-8816

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KATHLEEN FIX

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kathleen Fix, an internist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295779478 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number 13619 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1295779478
Provider Name
KATHLEEN FIX
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Location Phone
(800) 822-8816
Mailing Address
1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-16-2006
Last Update Date
06-29-2023
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An internist like Kathleen Fix 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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Secondary Locations

  • 1201 11th Ave S
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    (205) 934-3411

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 Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RG0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
13619
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kathleen Fix 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

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.

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour

This service involves a healthcare professional visiting an established patient in a group care facility or assisted living for about an hour. The visit may include health checks, medication management, and addressing any health concerns to maintain the patient's well-being.

This service was performed 76 times for 40 patients

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes

This is a routine visit for established patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. The visit typically lasts about 40 minutes, during which the healthcare provider checks your overall health, discusses any concerns, and adjusts care plans as needed.

This service was performed 36 times for 21 patients

New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour

This service involves a one-hour visit for a new patient at a custodial care facility, group care home, or assisted living facility. During this time, a healthcare professional will assess the patient's health condition, discuss care plans, and address any concerns the patient may have.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

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 35233 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $161.63
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
  • Average New Patient Copayment $40.4
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91

* 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 1295779478, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1295779478.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S, PHYSICAL THERAPY; ROOM R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S, R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, R385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Occupational Therapist (Driving and Community Mobility)
1717 6TH AVE S, SRC 286
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S, RO43
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CTR. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Therapy Assistant
1717 6TH AVE S, SUITE 385
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Speech-Language Pathologist
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295779478, enumerated as an "individual" on June 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (800) 822-8816.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.