DR. RONALD K POLLOCK D.O.
NPI 1326255217
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychosomatic Medicine in Anchorage, AK

NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2007

Contact Information

2550 DENALI ST
SUITE 1597
ANCHORAGE, AK
ZIP 99503
Phone: (907) 272-1892
Fax: (907) 272-0962

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 44
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RONALD POLLOCK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald Pollock, a provider established in Anchorage, Alaska with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychosomatic medicine and more than 44 years of experience. He graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326255217 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0015X with license number 2297 (AK). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1326255217
Provider Name
DR. RONALD K POLLOCK D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2550 DENALI ST SUITE 1597 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Location Phone
(907) 272-1892
Location Fax
(907) 272-0962
Mailing Address
2550 DENALI ST SUITE 1597 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Mailing Phone
(907) 272-1892
Mailing Fax
(907) 272-0962
Medical School Name
PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1983
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-17-2007
Last Update Date
08-26-2008
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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

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychosomatic Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2084P0015X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2297
License State
AK
Taxonomy Description
Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO

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
C03044MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
MD0229MEDICAID (05)AK 
0000LGBQDMEDICARE PIN (08) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ronald Pollock is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ronald Pollock 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: 1456306422

    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: I20050314000443

    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? Yes

    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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 155 times for 28 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.

This service was performed 74 times for 25 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 45-minute session where a healthcare provider discusses your mental and emotional health. They assess your current state, manage any issues, and help you develop coping strategies. This service aims to improve your overall well-being.

This service was performed 84 times for 13 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 1326255217, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1326255217.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist (Clinical)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1610
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Dentist
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1200
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Counselor (Mental Health)
2550 DENALI ST
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Counselor (Mental Health)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1507
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Psychologist (Clinical)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1505
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Marriage & Family Therapist
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1608
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Psychologist (Clinical)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1608
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Psychologist
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1606
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Counselor (Professional)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1606
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503
Counselor (Mental Health)
2550 DENALI ST, SUITE 1608
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326255217, enumerated as an "individual" on May 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 2550 DENALI ST SUITE 1597 ANCHORAGE, AK 99503 and the phone number is (907) 272-1892.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0015X and a focus in Psychosomatic Medicine.

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