DR. ANDREW A. RAGULA MD
NPI 1578615001
General Practice in Biloxi, MS

NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2007

Contact Information

967 CEDAR LAKE RD
BILOXI, MS
ZIP 39532
Phone: (228) 205-6814
Fax: (228) 392-0864

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANDREW RAGULA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrew Ragula, a primary care provider established in Biloxi, Mississippi with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578615001 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 14846 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1578615001
Provider Name
DR. ANDREW A. RAGULA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
967 CEDAR LAKE RD BILOXI, MS 39532
Location Phone
(228) 205-6814
Location Fax
(228) 392-0864
Mailing Address
2101 HIGHWAY 90 GAUTIER, MS 39553
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-17-2007
Last Update Date
12-07-2020
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Andrew Ragula sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Secondary Locations

  • 13034B Shriners Blvd
    Biloxi, MS 39532
    (228) 396-5022

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

General Practice

Taxonomy Code
208D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
14846
License State
MS
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

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)
1207P00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Emergency Medicine

MS14846 (MS)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) - POS
  • Complete Gold - PPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Connected Silver - PPO
  • Connected Silver (QualChoice) - POS
  • Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental - POS
  • Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) - PPO
  • Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Elite Bronze - PPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Elite Gold (QualChoice) - POS
  • Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental - POS
  • Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) - PPO
  • Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) - POS
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

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

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

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
646000515OTHER (01)TRICARE
00118653MEDICAID (05)MS 
646000515OTHER (01)BLUE CROSS OF MS
930117385OTHER (01)MEDICARE RAILROAD
009926505MEDICAID (05)AL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Andrew Ragula 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-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 15 Medicare Claims 15 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.

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 136 times for 84 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 165 times for 97 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 18 times for 18 patients

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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 1578615001, 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 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 49

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

The next multiple of ten after 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 49 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1578615001.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Family Medicine
967 CEDAR LAKE RD, SUITE B
BILOXI, MS 39532
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
967 CEDAR LAKE RD
BILOXI, MS 39532
Internal Medicine
967 CEDAR LAKE RD, SUITE B
BILOXI, MS 39532
Family Medicine
967 CEDAR LAKE RD
BILOXI, MS 39532

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578615001, enumerated as an "individual" on January 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 967 CEDAR LAKE RD BILOXI, MS 39532 and the phone number is (228) 205-6814.

General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.