MS. VALERIE DIANNE LEITKO
NPI 1336318583
Physician Assistant - Medical in Sparks, NV

NPI Status: Active since February 21, 2008

Contact Information

5975 S LOS ALTOS PKWY
SPARKS, NV
ZIP 89436
Phone: (775) 204-4000
Fax: (775) 204-4001

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 19
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About VALERIE LEITKO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Valerie Leitko, a primary care provider established in Sparks, Nevada with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 19 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336318583 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA1097 (NV). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1336318583
Provider Name
MS. VALERIE DIANNE LEITKO
Other Name
MS. VALERIE DIANNE FYFE PA-C
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5975 S LOS ALTOS PKWY SPARKS, NV 89436
Location Phone
(775) 204-4000
Location Fax
(775) 204-4001
Mailing Address
680 S ROCK BLVD RENO, NV 89502
Mailing Phone
(775) 284-3386
Mailing Fax
(775) 204-4001
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2007
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-21-2008
Last Update Date
03-17-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Valerie Leitko 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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Secondary Locations

  • 1950 Villanova Dr
    Reno, NV 89502
    (775) 284-3386

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.
PA1097
License State
NV

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Valerie Leitko 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.

Valerie Leitko 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: 5991821613

    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: I20100929001647

    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

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-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 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.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Annual depression screening, 15 minutes

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 52 times for 44 patients

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 83 times for 54 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 33 times for 24 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage

The quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is a shot given to protect against four strains of the flu virus. This 0.5 ml dosage helps your body develop immunity to the virus. It's an important step in preventing flu-related complications.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Valerie Leitko is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1155 MILL STREET
RENO, NV 89502
(775) 982-4100Acute Care Hospitals
SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER235 W 6TH ST
RENO, NV 89503
(775) 770-3000Acute Care Hospitals
NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER2375 E PRATER WAY
SPARKS, NV 89434
(775) 331-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1336318583, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1336318583.

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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336318583, enumerated as an "individual" on February 21, 2008.

The provider is located at 5975 S LOS ALTOS PKWY SPARKS, NV 89436 and the phone number is (775) 204-4000.

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

Valerie Leitko is affiliated with: RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER.