WENDI A HONTZ PA
NPI 1497805022
Physician Assistant - Medical in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2007

Contact Information

1575 POND RD STE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (610) 366-1366
Fax: (610) 366-7412

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WENDI HONTZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wendi Hontz, a primary care provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497805022 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number MA052753 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1497805022
Provider Name
WENDI A HONTZ PA
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1575 POND RD STE 203 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Location Phone
(610) 366-1366
Location Fax
(610) 366-7412
Mailing Address
2100 MACK BLVD FL 4 ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Mailing Phone
(484) 884-0469
Mailing Fax
(610) 366-7412
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-12-2007
Last Update Date
06-29-2018
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Wendi Hontz 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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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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
MA052753
License State
PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Wendi Hontz 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.

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 39 times for 27 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 106 times for 77 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 52 times for 39 patients

Removal of impacted ear wax

Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.

This service was performed 138 times for 85 patients

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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 1497805022, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
2
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 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1497805022.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497805022, enumerated as an "individual" on January 12, 2007.

The provider is located at 1575 POND RD STE 203 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (610) 366-1366.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.