KARA MEARS-BILLEY RN
NPI 1689284796
Registered Nurse - General Practice in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 04, 2020

Contact Information

30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02118
Phone: (617) 433-9601
Fax: (617) 445-6538

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Registered Nurse
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KARA MEARS-BILLEY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kara Mears-billey, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in general practice . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689284796 assigned on August 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WG0000X with license number RN2298591 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1689284796
Provider Name
KARA MEARS-BILLEY RN
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
30 NORTHAMPTON ST BOSTON, MA 02118
Location Phone
(617) 433-9601
Location Fax
(617) 445-6538
Mailing Address
29 HEARTBREAK RD IPSWICH, MA 01938
Mailing Phone
(978) 471-9122
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-04-2020
Last Update Date
08-04-2020
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A registered nurse (RN) like Kara Mears-billey coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.

Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.

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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

Registered Nurse General Practice

Taxonomy Code
163WG0000X
Type
Nursing Service Providers
License No.
RN2298591
License State
MA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kara Mears-billey 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 and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

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): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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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 1689284796, we treat the final digit (6) 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 84. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 84 = 6).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
6
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 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4 4 → 8 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 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 84

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

The next multiple of ten after 84 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.

90 - 84 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1689284796.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physical Therapist
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Physical Therapist
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Advanced Practice Midwife
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Licensed Practical Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Community Health)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Community Health)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Licensed Practical Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Licensed Practical Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Counselor
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Registered Nurse
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Family Medicine
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
30 NORTHAMPTON ST
BOSTON, MA 02118

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689284796, enumerated as an "individual" on August 04, 2020.

The provider is located at 30 NORTHAMPTON ST BOSTON, MA 02118 and the phone number is (617) 433-9601.

Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WG0000X and a focus in General Practice.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.