NIGEL VERASAMI MD
NPI 1548490105
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Levittown, NY

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2009

Contact Information

44 CUTTER LN
LEVITTOWN, NY
ZIP 11756
Phone: (516) 224-4157

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About NIGEL VERASAMI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nigel Verasami, an internist established in Levittown, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548490105 assigned on July 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number 252138 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1548490105
Provider Name
NIGEL VERASAMI MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
44 CUTTER LN LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Location Phone
(516) 224-4157
Mailing Address
44 CUTTER LN LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Mailing Phone
(516) 224-4157
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-16-2009
Last Update Date
03-31-2019
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An internist like Nigel Verasami 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 Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RG0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
252138
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Nigel Verasami 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.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4450)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 880 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

    1 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 803 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)

    1 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 425 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6446)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 1779 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)

    1 DME suppliers used 99 Medicare Claims 99 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)

    3 DME suppliers used 29 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

    2 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 27 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    2 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy, inner cannula (HCPCS:A4623)

    2 DME suppliers used 148 Medicare Claims 6180 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each (HCPCS:A7521)

    1 DME suppliers used 48 Medicare Claims 48 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each (HCPCS:A7526)

    2 DME suppliers used 71 Medicare Claims 2130 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)

    1 DME suppliers used 270 Medicare Claims 2053 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

    1 DME suppliers used 236 Medicare Claims 32595 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4154)

    1 DME suppliers used 68 Medicare Claims 10113 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4155)

    1 DME suppliers used 37 Medicare Claims 2655 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB005N)

    Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type (HCPCS:B9002)

    1 DME suppliers used 57 Medicare Claims 57 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.

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 31 times for 16 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 882 times for 61 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 52 times for 25 patients

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

This service was performed 29 times for 20 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 11756 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $203.53
  • Minimum New Patient Price $67.4
  • Maximum New Patient Price $203.53
  • Average New Patient Copayment $50.88
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.85
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.88

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $117.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $164.45
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $29.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.41
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.11

* 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.

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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 1548490105, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 4 → 8 4 → 8 0 → 0 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1548490105.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
44 CUTTER LN
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
44 CUTTER LN
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
44 CUTTER LN
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548490105, enumerated as an "individual" on July 16, 2009.

The provider is located at 44 CUTTER LN LEVITTOWN, NY 11756 and the phone number is (516) 224-4157.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.