GEORGE WILLIAM HEFFNER MD
NPI 1396717815
Internal Medicine in Pottsville, PA
NPI Status: Active since February 07, 2006
Contact Information
106 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD
POTTSVILLE, PA
ZIP 17901
Phone: (570) 622-4209
Fax: (570) 622-1386
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About GEORGE HEFFNER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Heffner, an internist established in Pottsville, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396717815 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number MD038172E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.
- NPI
- 1396717815
- Provider Name
- GEORGE WILLIAM HEFFNER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 106 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
- Location Phone
- (570) 622-4209
- Location Fax
- (570) 622-1386
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
- Mailing Phone
- (484) 884-4500
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-07-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-26-2017
- Code Navigator
An internist like George Heffner 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
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD038172E
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110076984 | OTHER (01) | PA | RAILROAD MEDICARE PBA |
| 203010 | OTHER (01) | PA | FEDERAL BLACK LUNG |
| 116993900 | OTHER (01) | PA | FEDERAL EMPLOYEES COMP |
| B38985 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 10866 | OTHER (01) | PA | GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN |
| 0011473840002 | MEDICAID (05) | PA | |
| 01623701 | OTHER (01) | PA | CAPITAL BLUE CROSS |
| 0000139952 | OTHER (01) | PA | BLUE SHIELD |
| 01623701 | OTHER (01) | PA | KEYSTONE |
| 0998130 | OTHER (01) | PA | KEYSTONE SPECIALIST |
| 0473231 | OTHER (01) | PA | US HEALTHCARE |
| 139952 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | PA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
George Heffner 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
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Other DME (DE017N)
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)
8 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 45 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)
5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
Orthotic Devices
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)
3 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each (HCPCS:A4409)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 180 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)
Ostomy pouch, drainable, high output, for use on a barrier with flange (2 piece system), with filter, each (HCPCS:A4413)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 140 Services Paid
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 17901 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.34
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $96.82
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* 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 1396717815, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396717815, enumerated as an "individual" on February 07, 2006.
The provider is located at 106 S CLAUDE A LORD BLVD POTTSVILLE, PA 17901 and the phone number is (570) 622-4209.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare, Medicaid and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
