ANTHONY ORTEGON MD
NPI 1356550354
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Dallas, TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Anthony Ortegon 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.

Anthony Ortegon 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: 8022203108

  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: I20101115000927

  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 (DE001N)

  Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)

  6 DME suppliers used 35 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

  5 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

  5 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 71 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each (HCPCS:A7032)

  5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 61 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair (HCPCS:A7033)

  4 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 85 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)

  6 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 28 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

  7 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 31 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)

  3 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

  7 DME suppliers used 49 Medicare Claims 269 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)

  7 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

  Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

  2 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each (HCPCS:E0483)

  1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE001N)

  Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

  3 DME suppliers used 50 Medicare Claims 50 Services Paid

• 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 127 Medicare Claims 127 Services Paid

• DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

  Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

  1 DME suppliers used 102 Medicare Claims 102 Services Paid

• DME-Other DME (DE000N)

  Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

  1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

  Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms (HCPCS:J7605)

  1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 720 Services Paid

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)

  Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)

  1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 660 Services Paid

• DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

  Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram (HCPCS:J7677)

  1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 68250 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.

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

This service was performed 109 times for 13 patients

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

This service was performed 27 times for 17 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 304 times for 118 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 51 times for 39 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 19 times for 18 patients

Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes

This procedure involves a special tube with a camera (endoscope) entering your lung airways. Guided by ultrasound, it collects samples from 1-2 lymph nodes. This helps doctors understand and diagnose potential issues in your lungs.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

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 38 times for 25 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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 240 times for 112 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 31 times for 31 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

This service was performed 90 times for 61 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $32.75 for a new patient copayment and $25.2 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 75231 ZIP code area.

* 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.

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. Anthony Ortegon is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

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