FARREL J BUCHINSKY MD
NPI 1366442154
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since July 22, 2005

Contact Information

490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15212
Phone: (412) 681-2300
Fax: (412) 681-6959

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About FARREL BUCHINSKY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Farrel Buchinsky, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in pediatric otolaryngology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366442154 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YP0228X with license number MD062982L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1366442154
Provider Name
FARREL J BUCHINSKY MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Location Phone
(412) 681-2300
Location Fax
(412) 681-6959
Mailing Address
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Mailing Phone
(412) 681-2300
Mailing Fax
(412) 681-6959
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-22-2005
Last Update Date
10-01-2020
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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

Otolaryngology Pediatric Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207YP0228X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD062982L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

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)
1207Y00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Otolaryngology

MD062982L (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
001858690MEDICAID (05)PA 
2258579MEDICAID (05)OH 
1812503000MEDICAID (05)WV 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Farrel Buchinsky 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

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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 1366442154, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
4
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1366442154.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 15 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Audiologist
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Audiologist
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Speech-Language Pathologist
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
490 E NORTH AVE STE 515
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366442154, enumerated as an "individual" on July 22, 2005.

The provider is located at 490 E NORTH AVE STE 515 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 and the phone number is (412) 681-2300.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YP0228X and a focus in Pediatric Otolaryngology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.