MRS. JENNIFER A PUGH M.D.
NPI 1497976286
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Saint Louis, MO
NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2007
Contact Information
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63141
Phone: (636) 386-9224
Fax: (636) 386-7679
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 24
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About JENNIFER PUGH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jennifer Pugh, a provider established in Saint Louis, Missouri with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine and more than 24 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 2002. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497976286 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number 2007011568 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1497976286
- Provider Name
- MRS. JENNIFER A PUGH M.D.
- Other Name
- JENNY A DECASTRO
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 615 S NEW BALLAS RD DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
- Location Phone
- (636) 386-9224
- Location Fax
- (636) 386-7679
- Mailing Address
- 339 CONSORT DR BALLWIN, MO 63011
- Mailing Phone
- (636) 386-9224
- Mailing Fax
- (636) 386-7679
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-01-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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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
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 2007011568
- License State
- MO
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - EPO
- Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - PPO
- Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - PPO
- Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Balance by Medica Gold Share - EPO
- Balance by Medica Gold Share - PPO
- Balance by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
- Balance by Medica Gold Standard - PPO
- Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
- Balance by Medica Silver Share - EPO
- Balance by Medica Silver Share - PPO
- Balance by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
- Balance by Medica Silver Standard - PPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Jennifer Pugh 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.
Jennifer Pugh 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: 1456449255
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: I20071112000592
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
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.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve
Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
This service was performed 48 times for 48 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 52 times for 52 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jennifer Pugh is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS | 615 NEW BALLAS ROAD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 | (314) 251-6000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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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 1497976286, 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497976286, enumerated as an "individual" on May 01, 2007.
The provider is located at 615 S NEW BALLAS RD DEPT. OF ANESTHESIA SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 and the phone number is (636) 386-9224.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Jennifer Pugh is affiliated with: MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS.