JAMES B MARTIN PA-C
NPI 1346673902
Physician Assistant - Medical in Pen Argyl, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2013

Contact Information

1337 BLUE VALLEY DR
PEN ARGYL, PA
ZIP 18072
Phone: (610) 654-1237
Fax: (610) 654-1232

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 13
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JAMES MARTIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Martin, a primary care provider established in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 13 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346673902 assigned on August 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number OA003127 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1346673902
Provider Name
JAMES B MARTIN PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Location Phone
(610) 654-1237
Location Fax
(610) 654-1232
Mailing Address
PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2013
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-18-2013
Last Update Date
11-16-2018
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A primary care provider (PCP) like James Martin 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 Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
OA003127
License State
PA

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1363AM0700XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Medical

 
2363AS0400XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Surgical

 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Martin 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.

James Martin 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: 547495129

    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: I20131107000782

    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-Other DME (DE000N)

    Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height (HCPCS:E0143)

    4 DME suppliers used 32 Medicare Claims 32 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms (HCPCS:E0163)

    3 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 27 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 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 14 times for 12 patients

Hip replacement

A hip replacement is a surgical procedure where a worn-out or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. This procedure can greatly reduce pain and improve mobility. It's often recommended when other treatments like physical therapy or medications fail to alleviate symptoms.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

This service was performed 50 times for 50 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

This service was performed 67 times for 66 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. James Martin is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
(610) 402-8000Acute Care Hospitals
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON700 EAST BROAD STREET
HAZLETON, PA 18201
(570) 501-4000Acute 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 1346673902, 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 0 + 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 1346673902.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Emergency Medicine
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR, STE 8
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR, STE 8
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Family Medicine
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR, SUITE 7
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Emergency Medicine
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR, SUITE 8
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072
Family Medicine
1337 BLUE VALLEY DR, SUITE 7
PEN ARGYL, PA 18072

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346673902, enumerated as an "individual" on August 18, 2013.

The provider is located at 1337 BLUE VALLEY DR PEN ARGYL, PA 18072 and the phone number is (610) 654-1237.

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

James Martin is affiliated with: LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL and LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON.