MR. LEWIS EDEL BERTUS PA-C
NPI 1376001214
Physician Assistant in Roanoke Rapids, NC

NPI Status: Active since March 11, 2019

Contact Information

738 RALEIGH ST
ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
ZIP 27870
Phone: (423) 310-4225

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant

About LEWIS BERTUS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lewis Bertus, a primary care provider established in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1376001214 assigned on March 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 0010-11484 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1376001214
Provider Name
MR. LEWIS EDEL BERTUS PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
738 RALEIGH ST ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870
Location Phone
(423) 310-4225
Mailing Address
738 RALEIGH ST ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870
Mailing Phone
(423) 310-4225
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-11-2019
Last Update Date
11-22-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Lewis Bertus 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

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
0010-11484
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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.

Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen

This is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.

This service was performed 24 times for 20 patients

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument

A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.

This service was performed 35 times for 30 patients

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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 1376001214, 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 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 1 → 2 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 46

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

The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 46 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1376001214.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1376001214, enumerated as an "individual" on March 11, 2019.

The provider is located at 738 RALEIGH ST ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC 27870 and the phone number is (423) 310-4225.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.