DR. MARIA CLARINDA BUENCAMINO-FRANCISCO MD
NPI 1659540664
Internal Medicine in Hingham, MA

Active since February 23, 2008PECOS Enrolled
25 RECREATION PARK DR STE 112, HINGHAM, MA 02043(781) 795-9980(508) 960-1004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2024, Jul 31, 2019, Jul 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About MARIA CLARINDA BUENCAMINO-FRANCISCO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Maria Clarinda Buencamino-francisco, an internist established in Hingham, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659540664 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 241403 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1659540664
Provider Name
DR. MARIA CLARINDA BUENCAMINO-FRANCISCO MD
Other Name
DR. MARIA CLARINDA ALCID BUENCAMINO-FRANCISCO MD
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
25 RECREATION PARK DR STE 112 HINGHAM, MA 02043
Location Phone
(781) 795-9980
Location Fax
(508) 960-1004
Mailing Address
25 RECREATION PARK DR STE 112 HINGHAM, MA 02043
Mailing Phone
(781) 795-9980
Mailing Fax
(508) 960-1004
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-23-2008
Last Update Date
09-27-2024
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An internist like Maria Clarinda Buencamino-francisco is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Maria Clarinda Buencamino-francisco opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2025 until 01-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
241403
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO

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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
042297845OTHER (01)TRICARE
042297845OTHER (01)PHCS/MULTI-PLAN
1694388OTHER (01)CIGNA
J46578OTHER (01)MABCBSMA
1659540664OTHER (01)FALLON
3014355MEDICAID (05)MA 
042297845OTHER (01)HCVM
1659540664OTHER (01)GIC/UNICARE
AA159519OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM
042297845OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTH CARE
753946OTHER (01)TUFTS AND TUFTS MEDICARE PREFERRED
9841208OTHER (01)AETNA
1659540664OTHER (01)MANHP

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Maria Clarinda Buencamino-francisco 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

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2025

  • Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2027

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    4 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 4873 Services Paid

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 02043 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $134.47
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.61
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21

* 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 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 1659540664, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 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 1659540664.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659540664, enumerated as an "individual" on February 23, 2008.

The provider is located at 25 RECREATION PARK DR STE 112 HINGHAM, MA 02043 and the phone number is (781) 795-9980.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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