DR. JOSHUA P. PRAGER M.D.
NPI 1518070358
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 16, 2006

Contact Information

100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ
STE. 760
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90024
Phone: (310) 264-7246

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About JOSHUA PRAGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joshua Prager, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518070358 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number G47772 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1518070358
Provider Name
DR. JOSHUA P. PRAGER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ STE. 760 LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Location Phone
(310) 264-7246
Mailing Address
225 S LAKE AVE SUITE 535 PASADENA, CA 91101
Mailing Phone
(626) 795-6596
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-16-2006
Last Update Date
01-30-2014
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The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Joshua Prager opted out of Medicare effective on 03-01-2016 until 03-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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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.
G47772
License State
CA
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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G47772GMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
00G477727MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joshua Prager 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

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 03-01-2016

  • Opt-Out End Date: 03-01-2026

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? 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

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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 1518070358, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
8
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 5 → 10 → 1

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 + 7 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1518070358.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
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Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 220
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Clinical Medical Laboratory
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE #245
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Dentist (General Practice)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 445
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Orthopaedic Surgery
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, 755
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Dermatology
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 730
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, 590
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE #770
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Physical Therapist
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, #440
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Physical Therapist
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, #440
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Dentist (Endodontics)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 350
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 350
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Physician Assistant
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 383
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 245
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 725
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Dietitian, Registered
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 410
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 730
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
Nurse Practitioner
100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ, SUITE 760
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518070358, enumerated as an "individual" on August 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 100 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ STE. 760 LOS ANGELES, CA 90024 and the phone number is (310) 264-7246.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.

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