DR. ESTHER LEE GUARD D.O.
NPI 1497018246
Family Medicine in Tamuning, GU

NPI Status: Active since June 18, 2012

Contact Information

548 S MARINE CORPS DR
TAMUNING, GU
ZIP 96913
Phone: (716) 465-8256

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 14
  • Family Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ESTHER GUARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Esther Guard, a primary care provider established in Tamuning, Guam with a medical specialization in Family Medicine and more than 14 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497018246 assigned on June 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number DO-0131 (GU). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1497018246
Provider Name
DR. ESTHER LEE GUARD D.O.
Other Name
MISS ESTHER LEE
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
548 S MARINE CORPS DR TAMUNING, GU 96913
Location Phone
(716) 465-8256
Mailing Address
307 BOATNER RD STE 114 EGLIN AFB, FL 32542
Mailing Phone
(850) 883-8600
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2012
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-18-2012
Last Update Date
12-09-2024
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Esther Guard sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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Secondary Locations

  • Unit 14017 Bldg. 2100
    Anderson AFB, GU 96543
    (671) 366-3326

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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
DO-0131
License State
GU
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

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

0102203671 (VA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Esther Guard 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.

Esther Guard 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: 5092947630

    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: I20240930002208

    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: $23.12 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 96913 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $92.5
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.53
  • Maximum New Patient Price $180.05
  • Average New Patient Copayment $23.12
  • 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.

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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 1497018246, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1497018246.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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Pharmacist
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Pharmacist
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Specialist
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Pharmacist
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Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
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Dentist (Endodontics)
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TAMUNING, GU 96913
Dentist
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Dentist
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Optometrist
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Pharmacist
548 S MARINE CORPS DR
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Physician Assistant
548 S MARINE CORPS DR
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Pharmacist
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Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
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Physical Therapist
548 S MARINE CORPS DR
TAMUNING, GU 96913
Pharmacist
548 S MARINE CORPS DR
TAMUNING, GU 96913
Pharmacist
548 S MARINE CORPS DR
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Registered Nurse (Home Health)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497018246, enumerated as an "individual" on June 18, 2012.

The provider is located at 548 S MARINE CORPS DR TAMUNING, GU 96913 and the phone number is (716) 465-8256.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.