CHRISTOPHER H FERSCHKE MSN, APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1629562285
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gila Bend, AZ

NPI Status: Active since June 18, 2018

Contact Information

100 N GILA BLVD
GILA BEND, AZ
ZIP 85337
Phone: (480) 964-2273
Fax: (623) 932-5725

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER FERSCHKE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Ferschke, a provider established in Gila Bend, Arizona with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629562285 assigned on June 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number AP11416 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1629562285
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER H FERSCHKE MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
100 N GILA BLVD GILA BEND, AZ 85337
Location Phone
(480) 964-2273
Location Fax
(623) 932-5725
Mailing Address
3033 N CENTRAL AVE STE 145 PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Mailing Phone
(623) 583-3001
Mailing Fax
(623) 932-5725
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-18-2018
Last Update Date
12-01-2023
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Christopher Ferschke 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 Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
AP11416
License State
AZ

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • AZ Blue ACA StandardHealth Silver with Health Choice - HMO
  • Imperial Preferred Gold - HMO
  • Imperial Preferred Silver - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Bronze - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Gold - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Silver - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Simple - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes - HMO
  • Gold Classic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Simple - HMO
  • Gold Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
  • Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
405844MEDICAID (05)AZ 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Ferschke 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.

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 24 times for 12 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 85337 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $85.89
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.44
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.47
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.86
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.15

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $98
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.43
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.35

* 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 1629562285, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
5
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 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1629562285.

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The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Community/Behavioral Health
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629562285, enumerated as an "individual" on June 18, 2018.

The provider is located at 100 N GILA BLVD GILA BEND, AZ 85337 and the phone number is (480) 964-2273.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Imperial. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.