DR. ALEX MARION GOLDSMITH M.D.
NPI 1417907064
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Denver, CO
NPI Status: Active since May 12, 2006
Contact Information
4545 E 9TH AVE
#670
DENVER, CO
ZIP 80220
Phone: (303) 320-7744
Fax: (303) 388-2003
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 32
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About ALEX GOLDSMITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alex Goldsmith, an internist established in Denver, Colorado with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism and more than 32 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1995. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1417907064 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RE0101X with license number 35680 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1417907064
- Provider Name
- DR. ALEX MARION GOLDSMITH M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4545 E 9TH AVE #670 DENVER, CO 80220
- Location Phone
- (303) 320-7744
- Location Fax
- (303) 388-2003
- Mailing Address
- 4545 E 9TH AVE #670 DENVER, CO 80220
- Mailing Phone
- (303) 320-7744
- Mailing Fax
- (303) 388-2003
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DENVER
- Graduation Year
- 1995
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-28-2009
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An internist like Alex Goldsmith 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.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Alex Goldsmith opted out of Medicare effective on 10-01-2016 until 10-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RE0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 35680
- License State
- CO
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01356807 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CO | |
| 01356807 | MEDICAID (05) | CO | |
| G71458 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CO |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Alex Goldsmith 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.
Alex Goldsmith 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 10-01-2016
Opt-Out End Date: 10-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8921002213
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: I20110630000596
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
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)
9 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 38 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)
3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)
7 DME suppliers used 35 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)
7 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 80 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair (HCPCS:A7033)
3 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 66 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)
7 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)
9 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)
7 DME suppliers used 41 Medicare Claims 41 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)
7 DME suppliers used 51 Medicare Claims 285 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)
9 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 28 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:E0562)
2 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)
3 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)
5 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE017N)
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:K0738)
1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid
Orthotic Devices
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF008N)
Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4351)
1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 2600 Services Paid
Physician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $33.13 for a new patient copayment and $25.5 for an established patient copayment.
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 80220 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $132.55
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.06
- Maximum New Patient Price $174.82
- Average New Patient Copayment $33.13
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.7
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $102.03
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.88
- Maximum Established Patient Price $142.79
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.5
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.72
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.69
* 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 1417907064, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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 56 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 1417907064, enumerated as an "individual" on May 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 4545 E 9TH AVE #670 DENVER, CO 80220 and the phone number is (303) 320-7744.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RE0101X and a focus in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.