LORETTA PRESTON CRNP
NPI 1598776726
Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since August 11, 2006

Contact Information

1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (205) 279-2860
Fax: (205) 255-2019

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About LORETTA PRESTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Loretta Preston, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in obstetrics & gynecology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598776726 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LX0001X with license number 1046690 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1598776726
Provider Name
LORETTA PRESTON CRNP
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1515 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Location Phone
(205) 279-2860
Location Fax
(205) 255-2019
Mailing Address
1526 5TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Mailing Phone
(205) 279-2860
Mailing Fax
(205) 255-2019
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-11-2006
Last Update Date
12-07-2011
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Loretta Preston is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, 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

Nurse Practitioner Obstetrics & Gynecology

Taxonomy Code
363LX0001X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
1046690
License State
AL

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

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
051522773OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
891009160MEDICAID (05)AL 
009960275MEDICAID (05)AL 
009960265MEDICAID (05)AL 
891009170MEDICAID (05)AL 
051524382OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
051524381OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
051522774OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
009958435MEDICAID (05)AL 
009960235MEDICAID (05)AL 
051554988MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)AL 
051522775OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
051522769OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
051522768OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
051522771OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
009960255MEDICAID (05)AL 
009960245MEDICAID (05)AL 
051522770OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
009973855MEDICAID (05)AL 
009960285MEDICAID (05)AL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Loretta Preston 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

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 35233 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $81.9
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.47
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.72
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91

* 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.

MIPS Quality Measures

The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Breast Cancer Screening 30% 37
Cervical Cancer Screening 90% 362
Controlling High Blood Pressure 53% 66
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 98% 362
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented 53% 824
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 99% 423
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 98% 92
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 100% 423

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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 1598776726, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1598776726.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Emergency Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Surgery
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Emergency Medicine
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Surgery
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pediatrics
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1515 6TH AVE S, COOPER GREEN MERCY HOSPITAL
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pharmacy
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1515 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598776726, enumerated as an "individual" on August 11, 2006.

The provider is located at 1515 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (205) 279-2860.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LX0001X and a focus in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.