KATIE PRICOLA FEHNEL M.D.
NPI 1487975728
Neurological Surgery in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2010

Contact Information

BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02115
Phone: (617) 355-7795
Fax: (617) 730-0906

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 16
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KATIE FEHNEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katie Fehnel, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery and more than 16 years of experience. She graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2010. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487975728 assigned on June 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number 262816 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1487975728
Provider Name
KATIE PRICOLA FEHNEL M.D.
Other Name
KATIE L PRICOLA
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA 02115
Location Phone
(617) 355-7795
Location Fax
(617) 730-0906
Mailing Address
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA 02115
Mailing Phone
(617) 355-7795
Mailing Fax
(617) 730-0906
Medical School Name
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2010
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-22-2010
Last Update Date
09-19-2018
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Secondary Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
    (617) 355-7795

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

Neurological Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207T00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
262816
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Katie Fehnel 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.

Katie Fehnel 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: 2264690429

    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: I20161017000126

    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

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $36.02 for a new patient copayment and $19.71 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 02115 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $144.11
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
  • Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
  • Average New Patient Copayment $36.02
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $78.84
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.71
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82

* 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 1487975728, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4

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 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1487975728.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487975728, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2010.

The provider is located at BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA 02115 and the phone number is (617) 355-7795.

Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

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