DR. ALAN YAN M.D.
NPI 1558543611
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Albany, NY

NPI Status: Active since November 30, 2007

Contact Information

5 ULENSKI DR
ALBANY, NY
ZIP 12205
Phone: (518) 724-2444
Fax: (518) 724-2445

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 24
  • Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALAN YAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alan Yan, a provider established in Albany, New York with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in plastic and reconstructive surgery and more than 24 years of experience. He graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2003. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1558543611 assigned on November 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0122X with license number 254054 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1558543611
Provider Name
DR. ALAN YAN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5 ULENSKI DR ALBANY, NY 12205
Location Phone
(518) 724-2444
Location Fax
(518) 724-2445
Mailing Address
5 ULENSKI DR ALBANY, NY 12205
Mailing Phone
(518) 724-2444
Mailing Fax
(518) 724-2445
Medical School Name
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2003
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-30-2007
Last Update Date
01-17-2022
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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

Surgery Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0122X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
254054
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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)
12086S0122XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

259328 (MA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alan Yan 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.

Alan Yan 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: 345389755

    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: I20211210002399

    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: Yes

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.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 31 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

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. Alan Yan is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER270 - 05 76TH AVENUE
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
(718) 470-7000Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1558543611, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
1
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1558543611.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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5 ULENSKI DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
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5 ULENSKI DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Plastic Surgery
5 ULENSKI DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Plastic Surgery
5 ULENSKI DR
ALBANY, NY 12205

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1558543611, enumerated as an "individual" on November 30, 2007.

The provider is located at 5 ULENSKI DR ALBANY, NY 12205 and the phone number is (518) 724-2444.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0122X and a focus in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Alan Yan is affiliated with: LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER.