SUZANNE BAKDASH MD
NPI 1487844890
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2007

Contact Information

3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15213
Phone: (412) 209-7361

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SUZANNE BAKDASH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Suzanne Bakdash, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487844890 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number MD428081 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1487844890
Provider Name
SUZANNE BAKDASH MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Location Phone
(412) 209-7361
Mailing Address
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Mailing Phone
(412) 209-7361
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-01-2007
Last Update Date
10-04-2022
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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.
MD428081
License State
PA
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.

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)
1207ZB0001XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

MD428081 (PA)
2207ZP0102XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

35089785 (OH)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Suzanne Bakdash 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.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report

Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

Blood bank physician services for investigation of transfusion reaction with written report

This service involves a blood bank doctor examining a patient's reaction to a blood transfusion. The doctor will conduct tests to identify the cause and provide a written report detailing the findings and recommendations for future care.

This service was performed 18 times for 17 patients

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 15213 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $126.34
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.82
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96

* 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 1487844890, 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 80. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 80 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 80

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

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

80 - 80 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1487844890.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pathology (Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine)
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Pharmacist
3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487844890, enumerated as an "individual" on August 01, 2007.

The provider is located at 3636 BLVD OF THE ALLIES PITTSBURGH, PA 15213 and the phone number is (412) 209-7361.

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