SHARON LEONE MERTINS P.A.C.
NPI 1679601595
Physician Assistant - Medical in Chandler, AZ

NPI Status: Active since March 01, 2007

Contact Information

1343 N ALMA SCHOOL RD
STE 160
CHANDLER, AZ
ZIP 85224
Phone: (480) 963-1853
Fax: (480) 963-1854

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 22
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About SHARON MERTINS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sharon Mertins, a primary care provider established in Chandler, Arizona with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 22 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679601595 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA17685 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1679601595
Provider Name
SHARON LEONE MERTINS P.A.C.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1343 N ALMA SCHOOL RD STE 160 CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Location Phone
(480) 963-1853
Location Fax
(480) 963-1854
Mailing Address
1343 N ALMA SCHOOL RD STE 160 CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Mailing Phone
(480) 963-1853
Mailing Fax
(480) 963-1854
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2004
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-01-2007
Last Update Date
03-27-2020
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Sharon Mertins 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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA17685
License State
CA

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)
1363AM0700XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Medical

 

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • AZ Blue ACA StandardHealth Silver with Health Choice - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Simple - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes - HMO
  • Gold Classic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Simple - HMO
  • Gold Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
  • Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sharon Mertins 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.

Sharon Mertins 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: 547293086

    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: I20180822000836

    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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 79 times for 68 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 49 times for 43 patients

Urinalysis, manual test

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

This service was performed 14 times for 12 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 85% 46
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2

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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 1679601595, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
5
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 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1679601595.

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Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
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Clinical Medical Laboratory
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Internal Medicine
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Family Medicine
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Clinic/Center (Health Service)
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Family Medicine
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Family Medicine
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CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1343 N ALMA SCHOOL RD, SUITE 160
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
Dentist
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Family Medicine
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Pediatrics
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679601595, enumerated as an "individual" on March 01, 2007.

The provider is located at 1343 N ALMA SCHOOL RD STE 160 CHANDLER, AZ 85224 and the phone number is (480) 963-1853.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.