JOSEPH WILLIAM FRESCURA PA-C
NPI 1437866720
Physician Assistant - Medical in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since November 04, 2022

Contact Information

7447 W TALCOTT AVE STE 221
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60631
Phone: (630) 866-3636

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOSEPH FRESCURA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Frescura, a primary care provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437866720 assigned on November 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number 085010212 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1437866720
Provider Name
JOSEPH WILLIAM FRESCURA PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7447 W TALCOTT AVE STE 221 CHICAGO, IL 60631
Location Phone
(630) 866-3636
Mailing Address
7447 W TALCOTT AVE STE 221 CHICAGO, IL 60631
Mailing Phone
(630) 866-3636
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-04-2022
Last Update Date
08-21-2024
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Joseph Frescura sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    (219) 836-1600
  • 7435 W Talcott Ave
    Chicago, IL 60631
    (773) 774-8000

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 Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
085010212
License State
IL

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)
1363AM0700XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Medical

10004416A (IN)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joseph Frescura 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

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 52 times for 21 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 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 1437866720, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
0
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1437866720.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
7447 W TALCOTT AVE STE 221
CHICAGO, IL 60631

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437866720, enumerated as an "individual" on November 04, 2022.

The provider is located at 7447 W TALCOTT AVE STE 221 CHICAGO, IL 60631 and the phone number is (630) 866-3636.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.