ESSENTIAL HOME MEDICAL
NPI 1669554457
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Decorah, IA

NPI Status: Active since October 20, 2006

Contact Information

1817 STATE HIGHWAY 9 STE 3
DECORAH, IA
ZIP 52101
Phone: (563) 259-7894
Fax: (563) 275-3033

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  • Accepts Insurance

About ESSENTIAL HOME MEDICAL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Essential Home Medical, a provider established in Decorah, Iowa operating as a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669554457 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 332B00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Essential Home Medical. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ryan Patrick Frerichs Pharmd (President)

NPI
1669554457
Provider Legal Name
DONLON DRUG INC
Other Organization Name
ESSENTIAL HOME MEDICAL
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1817 STATE HIGHWAY 9 STE 3 DECORAH, IA 52101
Location Phone
(563) 259-7894
Location Fax
(563) 275-3033
Mailing Address
110 10TH ST SW C/O MEYER PHARMACY WAVERLY, IA 50677
Mailing Phone
(319) 352-3120
Mailing Fax
(563) 275-3033
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-20-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2024
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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

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

Taxonomy Code
332B00000X
Type
Suppliers
Taxonomy Description
A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Silver - EPO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Clear Silver - EPO
  • Clear Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Silver - EPO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Clear Gold - EPO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - EPO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Silver - EPO
  • Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Select by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Select by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO

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.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

RYAN PATRICK FRERICHS PHARMD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(319) 352-3120

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0111944MEDICAID (05)IA 

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.

Adm sarscov2 50mcg/0.25mlbst

This procedure involves administering a dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The specific dosage is 50 micrograms in a 0.25 milliliter booster shot. This vaccine helps your body build immunity against the COVID-19 virus. It's a key part of global efforts to control the pandemic.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Adm sarscv2 30mcg trs-sucr 1

This is a procedure for administering the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The "30mcg" refers to the dosage of the vaccine, and "trs-sucr" is a component in the vaccine. The vaccine helps your body develop immunity to the COVID-19 virus to prevent illness.

This service was performed 197 times for 197 patients

Adm sarscv2 30mcg trs-sucr b

This service involves the administration of a 30mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, which helps protect against COVID-19. The 'trs-sucr b' indicates it's stabilized with sugars for effectiveness. It's a crucial step in maintaining your health during the pandemic.

This service was performed 78 times for 78 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 314 times for 314 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 13 res

The "Fee Covid-19 Vac 13 Res" service refers to a charge for the 13th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, typically for individuals requiring additional doses due to specific health conditions. It's crucial to follow your healthcare provider's advice for your health safety.

This service was performed 339 times for 339 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 14 res

The "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.

This service was performed 47 times for 47 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

This service was performed 35 times for 35 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage

The quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is a shot given to protect against four strains of the flu virus. This 0.5 ml dosage helps your body develop immunity to the virus. It's an important step in preventing flu-related complications.

This service was performed 235 times for 235 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage

The quadrivalent influenza vaccine is a shot to protect you from four different flu viruses. It's preservative-free and given in a 0.5 ml dose. It helps your body build immunity to the flu, reducing your risk of getting sick.

This service was performed 43 times for 43 patients

Provision of covid-19 test, nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use, fda approved, authorized or cleared, one test count

This service provides a FDA-approved COVID-19 test kit for personal use. The test is self-administered and self-collected, meaning you conduct the test yourself. The kit contains all necessary items for one test. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure accurate results.

This service was performed 954 times for 145 patients

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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 1669554457, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 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 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1669554457.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669554457, enumerated as an "organization" on October 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 1817 STATE HIGHWAY 9 STE 3 DECORAH, IA 52101 and the phone number is (563) 259-7894.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.