BERKCAN AKPINAR
NPI 1659869154
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since April 30, 2018

Contact Information

NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER
550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10016
Phone: (212) 263-5506

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 8
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BERKCAN AKPINAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Berkcan Akpinar, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine and more than 8 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2018. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659869154 assigned on April 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number 1013694 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1659869154
Provider Name
BERKCAN AKPINAR
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER 550 FIRST AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10016
Location Phone
(212) 263-5506
Mailing Address
361 DARRAGH ST APT 302 PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2018
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-30-2018
Last Update Date
10-19-2024
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Secondary Locations

  • 55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    (339) 209-2827

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207XX0005X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1013694
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

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)
1390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

(NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - POS
  • BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - POS

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
13-3971298MEDICAID (05)NY 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Berkcan Akpinar is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Berkcan Akpinar 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 244691566

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20240801002968

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Berkcan Akpinar is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER3360 BURNS RD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
(561) 622-1411Acute Care Hospitals
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER5352 LINTON BLVD
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484
(561) 495-3100Acute Care Hospitals
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER1309 N FLAGLER DR
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
(561) 655-5511Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1659869154, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 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 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1

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 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1659869154.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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NEW YORK, NY 10016
Anesthesiology
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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NEW YORK, NY 10016
Orthopaedic Surgery
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE.
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER, 550 FIRST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659869154, enumerated as an "individual" on April 30, 2018.

The provider is located at NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER 550 FIRST AVE. NEW YORK, NY 10016 and the phone number is (212) 263-5506.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Berkcan Akpinar is affiliated with: PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER, DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER and GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER.