SAMUEL ROBERT LAJOIE MS, PA-C
NPI 1336697382
Physician Assistant in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2016

Contact Information

830 HARRISON AVENUE
MOAKLEY, SUITE 3500
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02118
Phone: (617) 414-8054
Fax: (617) 414-8055

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 10
  • Physician Assistant
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SAMUEL LAJOIE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samuel Lajoie, a primary care provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant and more than 10 years of experience. He graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2016. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336697382 assigned on September 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number PA6021 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1336697382
Provider Name
SAMUEL ROBERT LAJOIE MS, PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
830 HARRISON AVENUE MOAKLEY, SUITE 3500 BOSTON, MA 02118
Location Phone
(617) 414-8054
Location Fax
(617) 414-8055
Mailing Address
720 HARRISON AVE DOB 503 BOSTON, MA 02118
Medical School Name
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2016
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-20-2016
Last Update Date
01-12-2017
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Samuel Lajoie 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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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

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA6021
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Samuel Lajoie 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.

Samuel Lajoie 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: 5698058774

    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: I20170215002842

    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.

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each (HCPCS:A4385)

    3 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 360 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, drainable; with barrier attached, (1 piece), each (HCPCS:A5061)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 240 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 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 15 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $24.41 for a new patient copayment and $19.71 for an established patient copayment.

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 02118 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $97.64
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
  • Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $24.41
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $78.84
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.71
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82

* 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.

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. Samuel Lajoie is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000Acute 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 1336697382, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
2
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 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 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 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1336697382.

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Audiologist
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BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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BOSTON, MA 02118
Otolaryngology
830 HARRISON AVENUE, SUITE 1400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Otolaryngology
830 HARRISON AVENUE, SUITE 1400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Colon & Rectal Surgery
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY SUITE 2100
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physician Assistant
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, SUITE 3400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 3RD FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Colon & Rectal Surgery
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, SUITE 3400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY LL100
BOSTON, MA 02118
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, SUITE 3400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, 2ND FLOOR
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, EVANS - GASTROENTEROLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
830 HARRISON AVENUE, SUITE 1400
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physician Assistant
830 HARRISON AVENUE, MOAKLEY, SUITE 3400
BOSTON, MA 02118

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336697382, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2016.

The provider is located at 830 HARRISON AVENUE MOAKLEY, SUITE 3500 BOSTON, MA 02118 and the phone number is (617) 414-8054.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

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

Samuel Lajoie is affiliated with: TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER.