DR. VIMAL P AMIN MD
NPI 1366464497
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lancaster, SC
NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006
Contact Information
108 HEALTHCARE DR
LANCASTER, SC
ZIP 29720
Phone: (803) 286-9963
Fax: (803) 283-6330
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 44
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About VIMAL AMIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vimal Amin, an internist established in Lancaster, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology and more than 44 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366464497 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number 20952 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1366464497
- Provider Name
- DR. VIMAL P AMIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 108 HEALTHCARE DR LANCASTER, SC 29720
- Location Phone
- (803) 286-9963
- Location Fax
- (803) 283-6330
- Mailing Address
- 108 HEALTHCARE DR LANCASTER, SC 29720
- Mailing Phone
- (803) 286-9963
- Mailing Fax
- (803) 283-6330
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1982
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-16-2013
- Code Navigator
An internist like Vimal Amin 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 Gastroenterology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0100X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 20952
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - EPO
- Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO - EPO
- Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO - EPO
- Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO - EPO
- Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO - EPO
- Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO - EPO
- Blue Beaufort Bronze 1 - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Bronze 2 - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Gold 1 - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Silver 1 - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Silver 2 - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Silver 2 + Adult Vision - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Standard Gold - HMO
- Blue Beaufort Standard Silver - HMO
- Blue Congaree Bronze 1 - HMO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Standard - HMO
- Molina Gold Value - HMO
- Molina Gold Value Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Gold Value Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
- Molina Silver Core - HMO
- Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
- Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
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.
*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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G39330 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | SC | |
| GP2815 | MEDICAID (05) | SC | |
| G393306734 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | SC |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vimal Amin 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.
Vimal Amin 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: 5890771679
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: I20120308000845
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
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.
Colonoscopy
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.
This service was performed for 195 patientsThis procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsFollow-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 100 times for 52 patientsFollow-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 57 times for 37 patientsThis procedure, known as an endoscopy, involves a small camera being passed into the digestive tract. It helps doctors to see the inside of your digestive system in detail. This can aid in diagnosing conditions or planning treatments. It's generally safe and can provide valuable information.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
This service was performed 38 times for 37 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 51 times for 49 patientsThis procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsAn upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.
This service was performed for 278 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.01 for a new patient copayment and $23.78 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 29720 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $124.04
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.57
- Maximum New Patient Price $163.84
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.01
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.39
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.96
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $95.12
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.96
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.52
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.78
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.24
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.38
* 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 | 57% | 891 |
| 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 | ||
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 63% | 1462 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 3201 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| e-Prescribing | 41% | 762 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 33% | 798 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 100% | 616 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling | 100% | 667 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 98% | 798 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 32% | 798 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Syndromic Surveillance Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement with a public health agency to submit syndromic surveillance data. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_2_MULTI. | ||
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. Vimal Amin is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER | 800 W MEETING ST LANCASTER, SC 29720 | (803) 286-1481 | Acute 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 1366464497, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).
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 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366464497, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 108 HEALTHCARE DR LANCASTER, SC 29720 and the phone number is (803) 286-9963.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Vimal Amin is affiliated with: MUSC HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER.
