JUSTIN MATTHEW WELLS M.D.
NPI 1437384971
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Bethesda, MD

NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2009

Contact Information

8901 WISCONSIN AVE
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
BETHESDA, MD
ZIP 20889
Phone: (301) 319-4311

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 21
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JUSTIN WELLS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Justin Wells, a provider established in Bethesda, Maryland with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology and more than 21 years of experience. He graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2005. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437384971 assigned on May 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number 0101241999 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1437384971
Provider Name
JUSTIN MATTHEW WELLS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8901 WISCONSIN AVE DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY BETHESDA, MD 20889
Location Phone
(301) 319-4311
Mailing Address
11833 FARMLAND DR ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Medical School Name
UNIFORMED SERVICES UHS FE HEBERT SCHOOL OF MED
Graduation Year
2005
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-28-2009
Last Update Date
05-09-2017
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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

Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
0101241999
License State
VA
Taxonomy Description
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Justin Wells 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.

Justin Wells 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739551714

    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: I20230221002486, I20240712003781

    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

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $36.96 for a new patient copayment and $28.43 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 20889 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $147.85
  • Minimum New Patient Price $65.18
  • Maximum New Patient Price $194.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $36.96
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.29
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $48.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $113.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.4
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $158.88
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $28.43
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $39.72

* 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.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical 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. Justin Wells is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
(703) 504-3167Acute Care Hospitals
INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL44045 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
LEESBURG, VA 20176
(703) 858-6600Acute Care Hospitals
INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL3300 GALLOWS ROAD
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
(703) 776-4001Acute Care Hospitals
INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL2501 PARKERS LANE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
(703) 664-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1437384971, we treat the final digit (1) 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 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
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 3 → 6 4 → 8 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 + 6 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 79

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

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1437384971.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Dentist (General Practice)
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BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, NNMC, DEPARTMENT OF ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Anesthesiology
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Social Worker (Clinical)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Social Worker (Clinical)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BLDG 5 DECK 2
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Chiropractor
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BLDG 9
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Social Worker (Clinical)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, NNMC BREAST CARE CENTER BLDG 10, 4 WEST
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Social Worker (Clinical)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, C/O NNMC BLDG 10, 7W, RM 7051, CABHC
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, OB/GYN DEPT, BLDG 9, SUITE 2224
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Dentist (General Practice)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, NNMC - DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE, NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Internal Medicine
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
BETHESDA, MD 20889

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437384971, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2009.

The provider is located at 8901 WISCONSIN AVE DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY BETHESDA, MD 20889 and the phone number is (301) 319-4311.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

Justin Wells is affiliated with: INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL, INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL and INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL.