DR. CHARLES F LONGER M.D
NPI 1407865140
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chattanooga, TN
NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2006
Contact Information
979 E 3RD ST
SUITE 1001
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37403
Phone: (423) 648-9808
Fax: (423) 648-4570
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHARLES LONGER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Longer, an internist established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407865140 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number 17100 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1407865140
- Provider Name
- DR. CHARLES F LONGER M.D
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 979 E 3RD ST SUITE 1001 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
- Location Phone
- (423) 648-9808
- Location Fax
- (423) 648-4570
- Mailing Address
- 979 E 3RD ST SUITE 1001 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
- Mailing Phone
- (423) 648-9808
- Mailing Fax
- (423) 648-4570
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-05-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-20-2008
- Code Navigator
An internist like Charles Longer 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 Infectious Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RI0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 17100
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 17100 (TN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
- SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
- SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38288072 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | ||
| 38288071 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TN | |
| G83714 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Charles Longer 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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 37403 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $121.8
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.45
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.6
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85
* 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 1407865140, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
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 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407865140, enumerated as an "individual" on August 05, 2006.
The provider is located at 979 E 3RD ST SUITE 1001 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403 and the phone number is (423) 648-9808.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
