CHRISTOPHER L LUX
NPI 1346207255
Internal Medicine in Texarkana, TX
NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2006
Contact Information
2602 SAINT MICHAEL DR
SUITE 205
TEXARKANA, TX
ZIP 75503
Phone: (903) 614-5111
Fax: (903) 614-5114
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About CHRISTOPHER LUX
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Lux, an internist established in Texarkana, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346207255 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number G5320 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1346207255
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER L LUX
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2602 SAINT MICHAEL DR SUITE 205 TEXARKANA, TX 75503
- Location Phone
- (903) 614-5111
- Location Fax
- (903) 614-5114
- Mailing Address
- 2602 SAINT MICHAEL DR SUITE 205 TEXARKANA, TX 75503
- Mailing Phone
- (903) 614-5111
- Mailing Fax
- (903) 614-5114
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-15-2008
- Code Navigator
An internist like Christopher Lux 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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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
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G5320
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Simple - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
- Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - EPO
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.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K575 | OTHER (01) | AR | BCBS ARKANSAS |
| D66856 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TX | |
| 5K575 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | AR | |
| 8X9803 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS TEXAS |
| P00466535 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 112378001 | MEDICAID (05) | AR | |
| P00466535 | OTHER (01) | TX | RR MEDICARE |
| 200120690A | OTHER (01) | OK | OKLAHOMA HEALTHCARE AUTHO |
| 176094401 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 8J3602 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Lux 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 (DE005N)
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) (HCPCS:E0466)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
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.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 104 times for 35 patientsHospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsPhysician 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 75503 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.4
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $97.05
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
- Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.26
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02
* 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.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 91% | 177 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
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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 1346207255, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346207255, enumerated as an "individual" on April 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 2602 SAINT MICHAEL DR SUITE 205 TEXARKANA, TX 75503 and the phone number is (903) 614-5111.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
