DR. BRIAN ALEXANDER MACDONALD JR. M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1356705883
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Buffalo, NY

NPI Status: Active since April 11, 2016

Contact Information

462 GRIDER ST
DAVID K. MILLER BUILDING, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14215
Phone: (716) 898-3941

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BRIAN MACDONALD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brian Macdonald, an internist established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356705883 assigned on April 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number 300600 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1356705883
Provider Name
DR. BRIAN ALEXANDER MACDONALD JR. M.D., PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
462 GRIDER ST DAVID K. MILLER BUILDING, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY BUFFALO, NY 14215
Location Phone
(716) 898-3941
Mailing Address
2350 MAPLE RD STE 100 AMHERST, NY 14221
Mailing Phone
(716) 688-6500
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-11-2016
Last Update Date
08-31-2020
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An internist like Brian Macdonald 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 Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RG0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
300600
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Brian Macdonald 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

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, 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 32 times for 20 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Physician 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 14215 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $166.88
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.87
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
  • Average New Patient Copayment $41.72
  • 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 $97.08
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.54
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $136.14
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.27
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.03

* 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.

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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 1356705883, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
8
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 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1356705883.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356705883, enumerated as an "individual" on April 11, 2016.

The provider is located at 462 GRIDER ST DAVID K. MILLER BUILDING, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY BUFFALO, NY 14215 and the phone number is (716) 898-3941.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.