DR. DOUGLAS GEORGE AVELLA M.D.
NPI 1437200672
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Ridgewood, NJ

NPI Status: Active since January 15, 2007

Contact Information

140 CHESTNUT ST
SUITE 201
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
ZIP 07450
Phone: (201) 612-9988
Fax: (201) 445-9050

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DOUGLAS AVELLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Avella, a provider established in Ridgewood, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437200672 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XP3100X with license number 25MA03908700 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1437200672
Provider Name
DR. DOUGLAS GEORGE AVELLA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 201 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Location Phone
(201) 612-9988
Location Fax
(201) 445-9050
Mailing Address
140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 201 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Mailing Phone
(201) 612-9988
Mailing Fax
(201) 445-9050
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-15-2007
Last Update Date
01-20-2012
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XP3100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA03908700
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - EPO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Silver - EPO
  • Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
81042OTHER (01)NJAMERIGROUP
0961576-004OTHER (01)NJCIGNA
C61670MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 
J31130OTHER (01)NJHEALTHNET
1822900MEDICAID (05)NJ 
81D03OTHER (01)NJEMPIRE BCBS
BS472OTHER (01)NJOXFORD

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Douglas Avella 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

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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 1437200672, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1437200672.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 201
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Surgery
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 301
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 200
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Colon & Rectal Surgery
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE NUMBER 301
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 202
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 202
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Counselor (Mental Health)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437200672, enumerated as an "individual" on January 15, 2007.

The provider is located at 140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 201 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 and the phone number is (201) 612-9988.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XP3100X and a focus in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.