BENJAMIN W. DARBRO M.D.
NPI 1669671814
Medical Genetics - Molecular Genetic Pathology in Iowa City, IA

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2007

Contact Information

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA
ZIP 52242
Phone: (319) 356-3877
Fax: (319) 353-6704

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 19
  • Medical Genetics
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BENJAMIN DARBRO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Darbro, a provider established in Iowa City, Iowa with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in molecular genetic pathology and more than 19 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2007. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669671814 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SM0001X with license number 39481 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1669671814
Provider Name
BENJAMIN W. DARBRO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Location Phone
(319) 356-3877
Location Fax
(319) 353-6704
Mailing Address
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Mailing Phone
(319) 356-3877
Mailing Fax
(319) 353-6704
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2007
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-17-2007
Last Update Date
06-22-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Medical Genetics Molecular Genetic Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207SM0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
39481
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

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)
1207SC0300XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical Genetics
Clinical Cytogenetics

39481 (IA)
2207ZP0102XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

R8128 (IA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $10,600 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 - PPO
  • Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Benjamin Darbro 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.

Benjamin Darbro 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: 3971772948

    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: I20110808000741

    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.

Interpretation and report of genetic testing

Interpretation and report of genetic testing involves analyzing your DNA to look for changes that could indicate a risk for certain health conditions. The results are then compiled into a report, which provides insights about your genetic health.

This service was performed 674 times for 472 patients

Interpretation and report of genetic testing

Interpretation and report of genetic testing involves analyzing your DNA to look for changes that could indicate a risk for certain health conditions. The results are then compiled into a report, which provides insights about your genetic health.

This service was performed 33 times for 33 patients

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. Benjamin Darbro is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN500 E MARKET STREET
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
(319) 339-0300Acute Care Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS200 HAWKINS DRIVE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
(319) 356-1616Acute 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 1669671814, 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 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 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 1 → 2

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 + 2 + 7 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 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 1669671814.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669671814, enumerated as an "individual" on July 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY, IA 52242 and the phone number is (319) 356-3877.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SM0001X and a focus in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica and Sanford Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Benjamin Darbro is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN and UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS.