MRS. MEENA CHARAN M.D.
NPI 1538128418
Specialist in Camp Hill, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2006

Contact Information

890 POPLAR CHURCH RD
SUITE 200 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
CAMP HILL, PA
ZIP 17011
Phone: (717) 920-9444
Fax: (717) 920-9449

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 47
  • Specialist
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About MEENA CHARAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Meena Charan, a provider established in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 47 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538128418 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number MD422239E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1538128418
Provider Name
MRS. MEENA CHARAN M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD SUITE 200 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Location Phone
(717) 920-9444
Location Fax
(717) 920-9449
Mailing Address
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD SUITE 200 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Mailing Phone
(717) 920-9444
Mailing Fax
(717) 920-9449
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1980
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-21-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
MD422239E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H69661MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Meena Charan is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Meena Charan 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: 4587657499

    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: I20040406001455

    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? Maybe

    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

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.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    7 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 27 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 19 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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

This service was performed 78 times for 78 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 98 times for 98 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

This service was performed 20 times for 18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 80 times for 52 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 228 times for 113 patients

Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity

Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.

This service was performed 19 times for 15 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening 100% 68
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
Elder Maltreatment Screen and Follow-Up Plan 100% 101
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a documented elder maltreatment screen using an Elder Maltreatment Screening Tool on the date of encounter AND a documented follow-up plan on the date of the positive screen
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults 100% 99
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 100% 128
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan 100% 99
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

Find 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. Meena Charan is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER503 NORTH 21ST STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 763-2100Acute Care Hospitals
UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS409 SOUTH SECOND STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17104
(717) 782-3131Acute Care Hospitals
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-8521Acute Care Hospitals
PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER2200 GOOD HOPE ROAD
ENOLA, PA 17025
(717) 981-9000Acute 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 1538128418, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1538128418.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Surgery
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 210
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Surgery
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CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Internal Medicine
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 508
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Internal Medicine
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 508
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Internal Medicine
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 508
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Internal Medicine
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 508
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Internal Medicine
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 508
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Pharmacist
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 103
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 301
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Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 301
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Psychologist (Clinical)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, ROOM 401
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Dentist
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 404
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Dentist (General Practice)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 404
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Psychologist (Clinical)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 209
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Speech-Language Pathologist
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 405
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Audiologist
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 300
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Clinic/Center (Health Service)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 108, MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, STE: 204B
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Chiropractor
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 208
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Dentist (General Practice)
890 POPLAR CHURCH RD, SUITE 404
CAMP HILL, PA 17011

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538128418, enumerated as an "individual" on March 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 890 POPLAR CHURCH RD SUITE 200 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING CAMP HILL, PA 17011 and the phone number is (717) 920-9444.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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

Meena Charan is affiliated with: PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS, MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER and PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER.