DR. WILLIAM B PALTZER MD
NPI 1578665873
Family Medicine in Mason City, IA
NPI Status: Active since September 05, 2006
Contact Information
1000 4TH ST SW
MASON CITY, IA
ZIP 50401
Phone: (641) 428-6999
Fax: (641) 428-6678
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
About WILLIAM PALTZER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Paltzer, a primary care provider established in Mason City, Iowa with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578665873 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 23627 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1578665873
- Provider Name
- DR. WILLIAM B PALTZER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1000 4TH ST SW MASON CITY, IA 50401
- Location Phone
- (641) 428-6999
- Location Fax
- (641) 428-6678
- Mailing Address
- 621 S ILLINOIS AVE SUITE 103 MASON CITY, IA 50401
- Mailing Phone
- (641) 428-3041
- Mailing Fax
- (641) 428-6678
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-05-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-07-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like William Paltzer 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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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
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 23627
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9029637 | MEDICAID (05) | IA | |
| 09728 | OTHER (01) | IA | WELLMARK |
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.
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 10 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
This service was performed 45 times for 38 patientsA 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 250 times for 159 patientsA 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 147 times for 121 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
This service was performed 32 times for 31 patientsReviews for DR. WILLIAM B PALTZER MD
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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 1578665873, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578665873, enumerated as an "individual" on September 05, 2006.
The provider is located at 1000 4TH ST SW MASON CITY, IA 50401 and the phone number is (641) 428-6999.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Wellmark. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
