DR. PAULA A GAUSS M.D.
NPI 1447216809
Internal Medicine in Cortland, NY
NPI Status: Active since April 25, 2006
Contact Information
6 EUCLID AVE
CORTLAND, NY
ZIP 13045
Phone: (607) 756-4974
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About PAULA GAUSS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paula Gauss, an internist established in Cortland, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447216809 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 176175 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1447216809
- Provider Name
- DR. PAULA A GAUSS M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6 EUCLID AVE CORTLAND, NY 13045
- Location Phone
- (607) 756-4974
- Mailing Address
- 6 EUCLID AVE CORTLAND, NY 13045
- Mailing Phone
- (607) 756-4974
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
An internist like Paula Gauss 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.
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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
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 176175
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 18 times for 17 patientsThis 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 171 times for 101 patientsAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 86% | 97 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 87% | 212 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
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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 1447216809, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
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 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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CORTLAND, NY 13045
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447216809, enumerated as an "individual" on April 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 6 EUCLID AVE CORTLAND, NY 13045 and the phone number is (607) 756-4974.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
