KATHERINE FOSTER DE LA CRUZ M.D.
NPI 1679025357
General Practice in Humacao, PR

NPI Status: Active since October 28, 2016

Contact Information

3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR
ZIP 00791
Phone: (787) 549-0479

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • General Practice
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KATHERINE FOSTER DE LA CRUZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katherine Foster De La Cruz, a primary care provider established in Humacao, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679025357 assigned on October 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 19499 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1679025357
Provider Name
KATHERINE FOSTER DE LA CRUZ M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E HUMACAO, PR 00791
Location Phone
(787) 549-0479
Mailing Address
P8 CALLE D URB REPARTO VALENCIANO JUNCOS, PR 00777
Mailing Phone
(787) 549-0479
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-28-2016
Last Update Date
10-28-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Katherine Foster De La Cruz sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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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

General Practice

Taxonomy Code
208D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
19499
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Katherine Foster De La Cruz 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

  • 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.

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 69 times for 67 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 85 times for 85 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

This service was performed 70 times for 68 patients

Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube

This procedure involves placing a temporary tube into your bladder to help with urine flow. It's done when the body can't naturally remove urine. The tube is inserted through a small opening and allows urine to drain into a bag. It's usually a short-term solution.

This service was performed 15 times for 14 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 1679025357, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
3
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 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 4 + 9 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1679025357.

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The following 15 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Clinic/Center
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Pediatrics
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
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Pediatrics
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Clinic/Center (Infusion Therapy)
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Practice
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Acute Care Hospital
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Practice
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Practice
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Acute Care Hospital
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Acute Care Hospital
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
Pharmacist
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
General Practice
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791
Emergency Medicine
3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E
HUMACAO, PR 00791

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679025357, enumerated as an "individual" on October 28, 2016.

The provider is located at 3 CALLE FONT MARTELO E HUMACAO, PR 00791 and the phone number is (787) 549-0479.

General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.