DRAGOS L. POPESCU M.D.
NPI 1518000991
Internal Medicine in Parkville, MD

NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2007

Contact Information

8109 HARFORD RD
SUITE B
PARKVILLE, MD
ZIP 21234
Phone: (410) 882-2648
Fax: (410) 663-0507

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About DRAGOS POPESCU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dragos Popescu, an internist established in Parkville, Maryland with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518000991 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number D0064369 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1518000991
Provider Name
DRAGOS L. POPESCU M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8109 HARFORD RD SUITE B PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Location Phone
(410) 882-2648
Location Fax
(410) 663-0507
Mailing Address
10845 PHILADELPHIA RD WHITE MARSH, MD 21162
Mailing Phone
(410) 335-0008
Mailing Fax
(410) 335-3113
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-15-2007
Last Update Date
03-22-2011
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An internist like Dragos Popescu 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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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.
D0064369
License State
MD
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
166058OTHER (01)MDMEDICARE
D6XGD 93275202OTHER (01)MDCAREFIRST
H63040MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
01334932OTHER (01)MDAMERIGROUP
S937 0001OTHER (01)DCCAREFIRST
418488200OTHER (01)MDMEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Dragos Popescu 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Drugs Administered Through DME

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1050 Services Paid

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

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.

Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic

A virtual check-in is a short online or phone consultation with your healthcare provider. It's for established patients and isn't related to a recent appointment. It's a convenient way to discuss health concerns without needing to visit the office in person.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 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 214 times for 57 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 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 21234 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $139.05
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.73
  • Maximum New Patient Price $183.44
  • Average New Patient Copayment $34.76
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.18
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.86

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $106.59
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.6
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $149.17
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $26.64
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.9
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.29

* 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.

MIPS Quality Measures

The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients

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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 1518000991, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
1
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1518000991.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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8109 HARFORD RD, STE E
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
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8109 HARFORD RD, SUITE 2
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Counselor (Mental Health)
8109 HARFORD RD
BALTIMORE, MD 21234
Internal Medicine
8109 HARFORD RD, SUITE E
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
8109 HARFORD RD, STE B
BALTIMORE, MD 21234
Counselor (Mental Health)
8109 HARFORD RD
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Social Worker (Clinical)
8109 HARFORD RD
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Optometrist
8109 HARFORD RD
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Ophthalmology
8109 HARFORD RD
PARKVILLE, MD 21234
Counselor (Professional)
8109 HARFORD RD
PARKVILLE, MD 21234

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518000991, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2007.

The provider is located at 8109 HARFORD RD SUITE B PARKVILLE, MD 21234 and the phone number is (410) 882-2648.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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