DR. GOPALA DWARAKANATH M.D.
NPI 1609862630
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Lowell, MA
NPI Status: Active since September 26, 2005
Contact Information
2 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA
ZIP 01852
Phone: (978) 618-5550
Fax: (978) 937-6842
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About GOPALA DWARAKANATH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gopala Dwarakanath, a provider established in Lowell, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609862630 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number 50393 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1609862630
- Provider Name
- DR. GOPALA DWARAKANATH M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2 HOSPITAL DR LOWELL, MA 01852
- Location Phone
- (978) 618-5550
- Location Fax
- (978) 937-6842
- Mailing Address
- 290 BROADWAY 104 METHUEN, MA 01844
- Mailing Phone
- (978) 683-5115
- Mailing Fax
- (978) 937-6842
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-26-2005
- Last Update Date
- 10-23-2015
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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
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 50393
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | 50393 (MA) |
| 2 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | 9652 (NH) |
| 3 | 207LP2900X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | 9652 (NH) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-01286 | OTHER (01) | MA | EVERCARE |
| 4451978 | OTHER (01) | MA | AETNA |
| 705679 | OTHER (01) | MA | THP |
| RE4116 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NH | MEDICARE |
| 3011330 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| 0108621Y0MA01 | OTHER (01) | NH | ANTHEM |
| J05943 | OTHER (01) | MA | BCBSMA |
| 20-00178 | OTHER (01) | MA | UHC |
| 275207 | OTHER (01) | MA | HPHC |
| 0003232 | OTHER (01) | MA | NHP |
| B76331 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| J05943 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MA | MEDICARE |
| 30005579 | MEDICAID (05) | NH | |
| 26794 | OTHER (01) | MA | FCHP |
| 8984154-001 | OTHER (01) | MA | CIGNA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Gopala Dwarakanath 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
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.
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 48 times for 48 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
This service was performed 44 times for 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| e-Prescribing | 99% | 67 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 96% | 1493 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 77% | 390 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 85% | 390 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
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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 1609862630, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).
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 70 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 1609862630, enumerated as an "individual" on September 26, 2005.
The provider is located at 2 HOSPITAL DR LOWELL, MA 01852 and the phone number is (978) 618-5550.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
