CHRISTOPHER C POCIASK PA-C
NPI 1598047532
Physician Assistant - Surgical in West Palm Beach, FL
NPI Status: Active since September 15, 2011
Contact Information
300 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
ZIP 33401
Phone: (561) 657-4600
- Individual
- Male
- Physician Assistant
- Surgical
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About CHRISTOPHER POCIASK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Pociask, a provider established in West Palm Beach, Florida with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598047532 assigned on September 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number PA9106630 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1598047532
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER C POCIASK PA-C
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 300 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
- Location Phone
- (561) 657-4600
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 22076 NEW YORK, NY 10087
- Mailing Phone
- (561) 657-4600
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-15-2011
- Last Update Date
- 04-30-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Physician Assistant Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AS0400X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- PA9106630
- License State
- FL
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Pociask 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
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.
Anchoring of biceps tendon
Anchoring of biceps tendon
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope
Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
Anchoring of the biceps tendon is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring stability to your arm. The surgeon secures your biceps tendon to the bone using special anchors, which helps to reduce pain and improve arm function.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAnchoring of the biceps tendon is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring stability to your arm. The surgeon secures your biceps tendon to the bone using special anchors, which helps to reduce pain and improve arm function.
This service was performed 52 times for 52 patientsTotal shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.
This service was performed 52 times for 52 patientsThis procedure, known as arthroscopic debridement, involves using a small camera (endoscope) to view your shoulder joint. Damaged or unwanted tissue is then carefully removed. This minimally invasive technique aims to reduce pain and improve joint mobility.
This service was performed 44 times for 44 patientsThis procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.
This service was performed 34 times for 34 patientsThis procedure involves using a tiny camera, called an endoscope, to view and repair a damaged shoulder ligament. Simultaneously, a small portion of the shoulder bone is shaved to alleviate discomfort and improve movement. It's a minimally invasive technique that aids in a quicker recovery.
This service was performed 36 times for 36 patientsQuality 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
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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 1598047532, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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 68 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 1598047532, enumerated as an "individual" on September 15, 2011.
The provider is located at 300 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 and the phone number is (561) 657-4600.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.
