WILLIAM R. POST PA-C
NPI 1427059823
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2005

Contact Information

1307 FEDERAL ST STE 2
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15212
Phone: (877) 660-6777
Fax: (412) 359-8055

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WILLIAM POST

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Post, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427059823 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number OA000039L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1427059823
Provider Name
WILLIAM R. POST PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1307 FEDERAL ST STE 2 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Location Phone
(877) 660-6777
Location Fax
(412) 359-8055
Mailing Address
1307 FEDERAL ST STE 2 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Mailing Phone
(877) 660-6777
Mailing Fax
(412) 359-8055
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-09-2005
Last Update Date
10-13-2020
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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

Physician Assistant Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
OA000039L
License State
PA

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)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

MA000294L (PA)
2363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

OA000039L (PA)
3363AM0700XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Medical

MA000294L (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
103204419MEDICAID (05)PA 
11812647OTHER (01)CAQH

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William Post 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

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.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch

Destruction of a peripheral nerve or branch is a procedure to treat nerve-related pain. It involves using heat, cold, or chemicals to damage or destroy the nerve, thereby blocking pain signals to the brain. This can provide long-term pain relief.

This service was performed 38 times for 14 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 32 times for 31 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

This service was performed 96 times for 19 patients

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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 1427059823, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 2 → 4 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1427059823.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427059823, enumerated as an "individual" on August 09, 2005.

The provider is located at 1307 FEDERAL ST STE 2 PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 and the phone number is (877) 660-6777.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.