RICHARD J MUENCH MD
NPI 1669468708
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Pensacola, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 23, 2005

Contact Information

6000 US98
PENSACOLA, FL
ZIP 32512
Phone: (850) 505-7481

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 30
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RICHARD MUENCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Muench, a provider established in Pensacola, Florida with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine and more than 30 years of experience. He graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1996. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669468708 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number MD45244 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1669468708
Provider Name
RICHARD J MUENCH MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6000 US98 PENSACOLA, FL 32512
Location Phone
(850) 505-7481
Mailing Address
443 CANTERBURY RISE FRANKLIN, TN 37067
Medical School Name
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1996
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-23-2005
Last Update Date
04-08-2022
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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.
MD45244
License State
TN
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)
1207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

MD45244 (TN)
2207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

50483 (GA)
3207LP2900XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

50483 (GA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is 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
000915219BMEDICAID (05)GA 
000915219EMEDICAID (05)GA 
000915219DMEDICAID (05)GA 
000915219CMEDICAID (05)GA 
000915219AMEDICAID (05)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Richard Muench 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.

Richard Muench 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: 244279768

    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: I20250217002144

    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. Richard Muench is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL500 WEST BERKELEY STREET
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
(724) 430-5000Acute 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 1669468708, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
8
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 0 → 0

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 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1669468708.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669468708, enumerated as an "individual" on September 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 6000 US98 PENSACOLA, FL 32512 and the phone number is (850) 505-7481.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.

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

Richard Muench is affiliated with: UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL.