MEGAN LIFSHITZ PA-C
NPI 1396241972
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Springfield, MA

NPI Status: Active since April 03, 2018

Contact Information

759 CHESTNUT STREET
S3677
SPRINGFIELD, MA
ZIP 01107
Phone: (413) 794-5161

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 9
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MEGAN LIFSHITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Megan Lifshitz, a provider established in Springfield, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical and more than 9 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396241972 assigned on April 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number PA6518 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1396241972
Provider Name
MEGAN LIFSHITZ PA-C
Other Name
MEGAN PHILLIPS PA-C
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
759 CHESTNUT STREET S3677 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107
Location Phone
(413) 794-5161
Mailing Address
280 CHESTNUT STREET 2ND FLOOR SPRINGFIELD, MA 01199
Mailing Phone
(413) 794-5700
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2017
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-03-2018
Last Update Date
11-23-2022
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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 Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA6518
License State
MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Megan Lifshitz 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.

Megan Lifshitz 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: 3577827104

    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: I20180508001720

    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.

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 37 times for 37 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of mild to moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)

A laminectomy or laminotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the bone in your spine, specifically the lamina, to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. This can help reduce pain and improve mobility if you're suffering from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

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. Megan Lifshitz is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL123 SUMMER STREET
WORCESTER, MA 01608
(508) 363-5000Acute 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 1396241972, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1396241972.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
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SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
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Hospitalist
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Surgery
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Internal Medicine
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Emergency Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396241972, enumerated as an "individual" on April 03, 2018.

The provider is located at 759 CHESTNUT STREET S3677 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107 and the phone number is (413) 794-5161.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

Megan Lifshitz is affiliated with: ST VINCENT HOSPITAL.