NAJAT TURAIF MD
NPI 1669438446
Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Imaging & Therapy in Cheektowaga, NY

NPI Status: Active since April 21, 2006

Contact Information

3091 WILLIAM ST
BUFFALO HEART GROUP
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY
ZIP 14227
Phone: (716) 822-3098
Fax: (716) 819-1809

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 37
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nuclear Imaging & Therapy
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About NAJAT TURAIF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Najat Turaif, a provider established in Cheektowaga, New York with a medical specialization in Nuclear Medicine, focusing in nuclear imaging & therapy and more than 37 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669438446 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207UN0902X with license number 217475 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1669438446
Provider Name
NAJAT TURAIF MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3091 WILLIAM ST BUFFALO HEART GROUP CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Location Phone
(716) 822-3098
Location Fax
(716) 819-1809
Mailing Address
PO BOX 784 WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14231
Mailing Phone
(716) 573-4896
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1989
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-21-2006
Last Update Date
05-19-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Imaging & Therapy

Taxonomy Code
207UN0902X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
217475
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.

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)
1207UN0901XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear Cardiology

217475 (NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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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
00025104803OTHER (01)UNIVERA
H29669MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
01531259MEDICAID (05)NY 
P00084263OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
CC6157MEDICARE PIN (08)NY 
02185977OTHER (01)NYS DOH PROVIDER ID
1691613OTHER (01)INDEPENDENT HEALTH
02185977MEDICAID (05)NY 
000526317003OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD OF WESTERN NY
CC7564MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Najat Turaif 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.

Najat Turaif 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: 7719996743

    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: I20060420000611

    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

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.

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

This service was performed 67 times for 67 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation

A nuclear medicine lung ventilation and circulation study uses a safe radioactive material to create images of air and blood flow in your lungs. It helps identify issues like blood clots or lung diseases. You inhale or receive an injection of this material, and a special camera captures the images.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.6 for a new patient copayment and $24.27 for an established patient copayment.

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 14227 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $126.4
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.87
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $97.08
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.54
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $136.14
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.27
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.03

* 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.

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. Najat Turaif is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER462 GRIDER STREET
BUFFALO, NY 14215
(716) 898-3936Acute 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 1669438446, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1669438446.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Physician Assistant
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Dietitian, Registered
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Internal Medicine
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3091 WILLIAM ST
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669438446, enumerated as an "individual" on April 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 3091 WILLIAM ST BUFFALO HEART GROUP CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 and the phone number is (716) 822-3098.

Nuclear Medicine with taxonomy code 207UN0902X and a focus in Nuclear Imaging & Therapy.

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

Najat Turaif is affiliated with: ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER.