MELANIE ANNE LOEWENTHAL MD
NPI 1396909693
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Philadelphia, PA
NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2008
Contact Information
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19141
Phone: (215) 456-6679
- Individual
- Female
- Student in an Organized Health Care Educ...
- PECOS Enrolled
About MELANIE LOEWENTHAL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melanie Loewenthal, a primary care provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396909693 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 390200000X with license number MT193410 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1396909693
- Provider Name
- MELANIE ANNE LOEWENTHAL MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5501 OLD YORK RD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
- Location Phone
- (215) 456-6679
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 8500-8735 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
- Mailing Phone
- (215) 456-7000
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-15-2008
- Last Update Date
- 06-08-2012
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Melanie Loewenthal 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
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
- Taxonomy Code
- 390200000X
- Type
- Student, Health Care
- License No.
- MT193410
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Melanie Loewenthal 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
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.
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
This service was performed 24 times for 13 patientsCritical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 38 times for 38 patientsAn emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 138 times for 134 patientsAn 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 42 times for 40 patientsAn emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
This service was performed 35 times for 29 patientsA routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
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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 1396909693, we treat the final digit (3) 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 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).
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 77 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 1396909693, enumerated as an "individual" on July 15, 2008.
The provider is located at 5501 OLD YORK RD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 and the phone number is (215) 456-6679.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.
