JOSIE DENIENE FREE
NPI 1306591334
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gadsden, AL

NPI Status: Active since February 17, 2022

Contact Information

1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL
ZIP 35903
Phone: (256) 485-0899
Fax: (866) 265-9563

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 5
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOSIE FREE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Josie Free, a provider established in Gadsden, Alabama with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family and more than 5 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306591334 assigned on February 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 1-166548 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1306591334
Provider Name
JOSIE DENIENE FREE
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B GADSDEN, AL 35903
Location Phone
(256) 485-0899
Location Fax
(866) 265-9563
Mailing Address
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B GADSDEN, AL 35903
Mailing Phone
(256) 485-0899
Mailing Fax
(866) 265-9563
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2021
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-17-2022
Last Update Date
01-02-2025
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Josie Free is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 2105 E South Blvd
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    (334) 288-2100
  • 7938 Al Highway 69 Ste 360
    Guntersville, AL 35976
    (256) 485-0899
  • 2055 E South Blvd Ste 708
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    (334) 457-7212
  • 2001 Cades Ave SW
    Fort Payne, AL 35968
    (256) 485-0899
  • 70 Plaza Dr
    Pell City, AL 35125
    (256) 485-0899
  • 2525 US Highway 431 Ste 270
    Boaz, AL 35957
    (256) 485-0899

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

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
1-166548
License State
AL

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Josie Free is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Josie Free 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416343280

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20220404000715

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 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 35903 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $81.9
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.47
  • 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 1306591334, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1306591334.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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GADSDEN, AL 35903
Surgery
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
GADSDEN, AL 35903
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306591334, enumerated as an "individual" on February 17, 2022.

The provider is located at 1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B GADSDEN, AL 35903 and the phone number is (256) 485-0899.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.

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