DR. LAURA COTTAM DEWITT O.D. NPI 1407936578
Optometrist in Teec Nos Pos, AZ
About DR. LAURA COTTAM DEWITT O.D.
Laura Dewitt is a provider established in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona and her medical specialization is Optometrist with more than 21 years of experience. She graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002. The NPI number of this provider is 1407936578 and was assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number OEG000350 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
| NPI | 1407936578 |
| Provider Name | DR. LAURA COTTAM DEWITT O.D. |
| Location Address | US HWY 190 AND NAVAJO ROUTE 35/RED MESA TEEC NOS POS, AZ 86514 |
| Location Phone | (928) 656-5020 |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 160 SHIPROCK, NM 87420 |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Entity Type | Individual |
| Medical School Name | PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY |
| Graduation Year | 2002 |
| Is Sole Proprietor? | No |
| Enumeration Date | 10-16-2006 |
| Last Update Date | 09-07-2016 |
Laura Dewitt 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
Laura Dewitt is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts Medicare's approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge Medicare beneficiaries more than Medicare's approved amount for their services. Medicare beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service. According to Medicare claims data she has hospital affiliations with Northern Navajo Medical Center.
The provider participated in Medicare's Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 71.37, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $33.05 for a new patient copayment and $17.96 for an established patient copayment.
Primary Taxonomy
The primary taxonomy code defines the provider type, classification, and specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
| Taxonomy Code | 152W00000X |
| Classification | Optometrist |
| Type | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| License No. | OEG000350 |
| License State | PA |
| Taxonomy Description | Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. |
Business Address
US HWY 190 AND NAVAJO ROUTE 35/RED MESA
TEEC NOS POS, AZ
ZIP 86514
Phone: (928) 656-5020
Mailing Address
PO BOX 160
SHIPROCK, NM
ZIP 87420
Phone: (505) 368-6001
Fax: (928) 656-5021
Location Map
PECOS Enrollment and Medicare Participation Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. PECOS is Medicare's enrollment and revalidation system and it is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. A NPI number is necessary to register in PECOS. Providers must enroll in PECOS to avoid denied claims.
| Registered in PECOS? | Yes |
| PECOS PAC ID | 8022172501 |
| PECOS Enrollment ID | I20110914000537 |
| 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 order / refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Durable Medical Equipment | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Home Health Agency (HHA) | Yes |
| Eligible order / refer Power Mobility Devices | No |
Physician Office Visit Costs
The provider accepts as payment the Medicare approved amount. Medicare beneficiaries should not be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts. Medicare pricing is usually a reference point for private insurance covered patients. The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 86514 ZIP code area.
| New Patients Office Visits Costs * | ||
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| Most Utilized Procedure Code for new patients office visits: 99204 | ||
| Minimum New Patient Pricing | Maximum New Patient Pricing | Typical New Patient Pricing |
| $57.31 | $174.67 | $132.23 |
| Minimum New Patient Copayment | Maximum New Patient Copayment | Typical New Patient Copayment |
| $14.32 | $43.66 | $33.05 |
| Established Patients Office Visits Costs * | ||
|---|---|---|
| Most Utilized Procedure Code for established patients office visits: 99213 | ||
| Minimum Established Patient Pricing | Maximum Established Patient Pricing | Typical Established Patient Pricing |
| $17.74 | $142.64 | $71.86 |
| Minimum Established Patient Copayment | Maximum Established Patient Copayment | Typical Established Patient Copayment |
| $4.43 | $35.66 | $17.96 |
* The physician office visit costs information is obtained by Medicare's statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
| MIPS Measure | Score Weight | Score | |
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| Quality | 40% | 66.32 | |
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The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores. There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey. |
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| Promoting Interoperability (PI) | 25% | N/A | |
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The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores. The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. |
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| Improvement Activities | 15% | 40 | |
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The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. |
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| Cost | 20% | N/A | |
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The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services. Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. |
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| MIPS Final Score | - | 71.37 | |
| The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment. | |||
Clinician Utilization
The following Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes were publicly reported as the top services rendered by this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2017. The reported codes are based on the top 5 codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- 96Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
- 86Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient (HCPCS:92012)
Hospital Affiliations
Medicare hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the Medicare 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. Laura Dewitt is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | CMS Certification Number (CCN) | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER | US HWY 491 NORTH SHIPROCK, NM 87420 | (505) 368-6001 | Acute Care Hospitals | 320059 |
NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 14 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 62 = 8 | 8 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1407936578 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. NPI number?
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407936578, registered as an "individual" on October 16, 2006
Where is Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. located?
The provider is located at Us Hwy 190 And Navajo Route 35/red Mesa Teec Nos Pos, Az 86514 and the phone number is (928) 656-5020
Which is Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. specialty?
The provider's speciality is Optometrist
How many years of experience does Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. have?
The provider has more than 21 years of experience. She graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2002.
Is Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. registered in PECOS?
Yes, as of May 11, 2023 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a Medicare beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
How much is a visit to Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D.?
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $132.23 with an average copayment of $33.05 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $71.86 and an average copayment of 17.96. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
What are some of the services provided by Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D.?
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits and Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient.
Is Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. affiliated to any hospitals?
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospitals: NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
How do I update my NPI information?
The NPI record of Dr. Laura Dewitt O.D. was last updated on October 16, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected]
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