DR. RENE A PETERSON DPM
NPI 1528036142
Podiatrist in Millville, DE

NPI Status: Active since March 09, 2006

Contact Information

35202 ATLANTIC AVE
MILLVILLE, DE
ZIP 19967
Phone: (302) 541-0323
Fax: (302) 539-8736

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Years of Experience 30
Podiatrist
Accepts Insurance
Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
PECOS Enrolled

About RENE PETERSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rene Peterson, a provider established in Millville, Delaware with a medical specialization in Podiatrist and more than 30 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528036142 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number E10000129 (DE). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI: 1528036142
Provider Name: DR. RENE A PETERSON DPM
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 35202 ATLANTIC AVE MILLVILLE, DE 19967
Location Phone: (302) 541-0323
Location Fax: (302) 539-8736
Mailing Address: 35202 ATLANTIC AVE MILLVILLE, DE 19967
Mailing Phone: (302) 541-0323
Mailing Fax: (302) 539-8736
Medical School Name: OTHER
Graduation Year: 1996
Is Sole Proprietor?: Yes
Enumeration Date: 03-09-2006
Last Update Date: 03-28-2019
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A podiatrist like Rene Peterson provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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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: Podiatrist
Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X
Type: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.: E10000129
License State: DE
Taxonomy Description: A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware

my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO

Medicare

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

Medicaid

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

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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
0000957917	MEDICAID (05)	DE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Rene Peterson 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.

Rene Peterson 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

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: 5698770386
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: I20061002000670
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: No

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 home visit, typically 25 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
New patient home visit, typically 30 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
Trimming of fingernails or toenails

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.09 for a new patient copayment and $17.79 for an established patient copayment.

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 19967 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

Average New Patient Price $88.37
Minimum New Patient Price $57.12
Maximum New Patient Price $173.08

Average New Patient Copayment $22.09
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.28
Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

Average Established Patient Price $71.19
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.36
Maximum Established Patient Price $141.05

Average Established Patient Copayment $17.79
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.59
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.26

* 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.

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 1528036142, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 4

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 0

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 8

Check

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 2 → 4 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1528036142.