DR. EDNA GANACIAS-ACUNA M.D.
NPI 1487601183
Preventive Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in Dededo, GU

NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2006

Contact Information

133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU
ZIP 96929
Phone: (671) 645-5500
Fax: (671) 645-5549

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 59
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EDNA GANACIAS-ACUNA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edna Ganacias-acuna, a provider established in Dededo, Guam with a medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, focusing in undersea and hyperbaric medicine and more than 59 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487601183 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083P0011X with license number M-1751 (GU). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1487601183
Provider Name
DR. EDNA GANACIAS-ACUNA M.D.
Other Name
DR. EDNA FARALAN ACUNA M.D.
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
133 ROUTE 3 DEDEDO, GU 96929
Location Phone
(671) 645-5500
Location Fax
(671) 645-5549
Mailing Address
133 ROUTE 3 DEDEDO, GU 96929
Mailing Phone
(671) 645-5500
Mailing Fax
(671) 645-5549
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1967
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-28-2006
Last Update Date
01-20-2025
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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

Preventive Medicine Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2083P0011X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M-1751
License State
GU
Taxonomy Description
A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.

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)
1207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

M-1751 (GU)
22083P0901XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Preventive Medicine
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

M-1751 (GU)
3208D00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

General Practice

E3693 (TX)
4251E00000XAgencies

Home Health

M-1751 (GU)

Insurance Plans 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
8BX258OTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS
128212106MEDICAID (05)TX 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Edna Ganacias-acuna 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.

Edna Ganacias-acuna 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: 9032122858

    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: I20130814001039

    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

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, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 84 times for 24 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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 39 times for 17 patients

Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 11-20 minutes

This is a digital health service for existing patients. Over a week, your healthcare provider will assess and manage your health concerns online. The total time spent communicating will be between 11-20 minutes. This service offers convenience and continuous care.

This service was performed 31 times for 14 patients

Online digital evaluation and management service for an established patient for up to 7 days, total time 21 or more minutes

This service involves a week-long digital assessment and management program for existing patients. It includes continuous health monitoring, virtual consultations, and personalized treatment plans. The total time spent is 21 minutes or more, ensuring comprehensive care.

This service was performed 43 times for 11 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less

This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.

This service was performed 138 times for 28 patients

Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less

This procedure involves the removal of skin and tissue, typically due to disease, injury, or abnormal growth. Each session removes an area of 20.0 square cm or less. It's performed by a trained professional and may require multiple sessions for larger areas.

This service was performed 45 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $34.17 for a new patient copayment and $26.41 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 96929 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $136.68
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.53
  • Maximum New Patient Price $180.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $34.17
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.13
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.01

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $105.65
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.09
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $147.56
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $26.41
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.02
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.89

* 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. Edna Ganacias-acuna is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
GUAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CITY133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
(671) 645-5500Acute 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 1487601183, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1487601183.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GUAM 96929
Orthopaedic Surgery
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Anesthesiology
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Registered Nurse
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Emergency Medicine
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Physical Therapy Assistant
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Emergency Medicine
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Emergency Medicine
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Speech-Language Pathologist
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Practitioner
133 ROUTE 3, GRMC EMERGENCY DEPT
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Emergency Medicine
133 ROUTE 3, GUAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CITY
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Physical Therapist
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Practitioner
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Practitioner
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Emergency Medicine
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929
Physical Therapist
133 ROUTE 3
DEDEDO, GU 96929

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487601183, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 133 ROUTE 3 DEDEDO, GU 96929 and the phone number is (671) 645-5500.

Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083P0011X and a focus in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Edna Ganacias-acuna is affiliated with: GUAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CITY.