DR. AUDREY LEFKOWITZ MD
NPI 1447264155
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Meriden, CT

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2006

Contact Information

469 E MAIN STREET
MERIDEN, CT
ZIP 06450
Phone: (203) 235-5445
Fax: (203) 634-3985

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About AUDREY LEFKOWITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Audrey Lefkowitz, an internist established in Meriden, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447264155 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number 023032 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1447264155
Provider Name
DR. AUDREY LEFKOWITZ MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
469 E MAIN STREET MERIDEN, CT 06450
Location Phone
(203) 235-5445
Location Fax
(203) 634-3985
Mailing Address
469 E MAIN STREET MERIDEN, CT 06450
Mailing Phone
(203) 235-5445
Mailing Fax
(203) 634-3985
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-28-2006
Last Update Date
09-13-2007
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An internist like Audrey Lefkowitz 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 Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RG0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
023032
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Audrey Lefkowitz 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

Physician Visit Costs

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 06450 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $183.1
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.82
  • Maximum New Patient Price $183.1
  • Average New Patient Copayment $45.77
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.2
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.77

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $106.68
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.76
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $149.26
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $26.67
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.94
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.31

* 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.

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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 1447264155, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1447264155.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
469 E MAIN STREET
MERIDEN, CT 06450

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447264155, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 469 E MAIN STREET MERIDEN, CT 06450 and the phone number is (203) 235-5445.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.