DR. MEHUL VASANTRAY GANDHI MD
NPI 1497865216
Internal Medicine in Englewood, CO

NPI Status: Active since August 30, 2006

Contact Information

3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO
ZIP 80113
Phone: (720) 274-0341
Fax: (720) 274-0367

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 20
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MEHUL GANDHI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mehul Gandhi, an internist established in Englewood, Colorado with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 20 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2006. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497865216 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 52064 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1497865216
Provider Name
DR. MEHUL VASANTRAY GANDHI MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3277 S LINCOLN ST ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Location Phone
(720) 274-0341
Location Fax
(720) 274-0367
Mailing Address
3277 S LINCOLN ST ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Mailing Phone
(720) 274-0341
Mailing Fax
(720) 274-0367
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)
Graduation Year
2006
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-30-2006
Last Update Date
11-24-2021
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An internist like Mehul Gandhi is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • 10400 E Alameda Ave
    Denver, CO 80247
    (303) 338-4545

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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
52064
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

ML20008565 (WA)
2207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

036123842 (IL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Value HSA (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
023325OTHER (01)COKAISER COMMERCIAL NUMBER
58404040MEDICAID (05)CO 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Mehul Gandhi is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Mehul Gandhi 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: 6608922661

    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: I20130411000369

    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? Maybe

    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 custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour

This service involves a healthcare professional visiting an established patient in a group care facility or assisted living for about an hour. The visit may include health checks, medication management, and addressing any health concerns to maintain the patient's well-being.

This service was performed 55 times for 53 patients

Established patient home visit, typically 1 hour

An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.

This service was performed 64 times for 60 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 80113 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $132.55
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.06
  • Maximum New Patient Price $174.82
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.13
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $102.03
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.88
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $142.79
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.69

* 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 1497865216, 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

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 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 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 1497865216.

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The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
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Counselor
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
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ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Physical Therapist
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Counselor (Professional)
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Counselor (Professional)
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Physician Assistant
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
3277 S LINCOLN ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497865216, enumerated as an "individual" on August 30, 2006.

The provider is located at 3277 S LINCOLN ST ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113 and the phone number is (720) 274-0341.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Health, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.