DR. CHRISTINA VESTERGAARD SCIRICA MD
NPI 1518957752
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since October 27, 2005
Contact Information
275 CAMBRIDGE ST., STE 530
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-8707
Fax: (617) 724-2803
- Individual
- Female
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHRISTINA SCIRICA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christina Scirica, a pediatrician established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric pulmonology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518957752 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0214X with license number 215952 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1518957752
- Provider Name
- DR. CHRISTINA VESTERGAARD SCIRICA MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 275 CAMBRIDGE ST., STE 530 MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN BOSTON, MA 02114
- Location Phone
- (617) 726-8707
- Location Fax
- (617) 724-2803
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 9142 MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 726-8707
- Mailing Fax
- (617) 724-2803
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-27-2005
- Last Update Date
- 05-15-2012
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Christina Scirica is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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
Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0214X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 215952
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208000000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | 215952 (MA) |
Insurance Plans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A35022 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MA | |
| H78370 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 2001853 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| 215952 | OTHER (01) | MA | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN |
| J25803 | OTHER (01) | MA | BCBS MA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christina Scirica 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
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 1518957752, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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.
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 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518957752, enumerated as an "individual" on October 27, 2005.
The provider is located at 275 CAMBRIDGE ST., STE 530 MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-8707.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0214X and a focus in Pediatric Pulmonology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Tufts Health Plan and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
