EDWARD LELAND BIRD MPAS, PA-C
NPI 1609835404
Physician Assistant in Baltimore, MD

NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2006

Contact Information

6830 HOSPITAL DR
SUITE 204
BALTIMORE, MD
ZIP 21237
Phone: (443) 559-5063
Fax: (443) 559-5078

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EDWARD BIRD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Bird, a primary care provider established in Baltimore, Maryland with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609835404 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number C01302 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1609835404
Provider Name
EDWARD LELAND BIRD MPAS, PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6830 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 204 BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Location Phone
(443) 559-5063
Location Fax
(443) 559-5078
Mailing Address
500 FRANKLIN AVE ESSEX, MD 21221
Mailing Phone
(410) 574-0410
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-21-2006
Last Update Date
04-29-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Edward Bird 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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
C01302
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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

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
S69862MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Edward Bird 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.

Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older)

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job. A physician visit once a month ensures your treatment is working effectively and adjusts it if necessary. This service is available for individuals aged 20 years and older.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

This service was performed 61 times for 45 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

This service was performed 17 times for 15 patients

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 21237 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $94.08
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.73
  • Maximum New Patient Price $183.44
  • Average New Patient Copayment $23.52
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.18
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.86

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $75.47
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.6
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $149.17
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.86
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.9
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.29

* 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.

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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 1609835404, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1609835404.

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Internal Medicine
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6830 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 200
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Dentist
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Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Family Medicine
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Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
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BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6830 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 204
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609835404, enumerated as an "individual" on March 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 6830 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 204 BALTIMORE, MD 21237 and the phone number is (443) 559-5063.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

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