ERNEST ALEXANDER VERA-VAZQUEZ D.O
NPI 1689968349
Internal Medicine in South Bend, IN

NPI Status: Active since May 30, 2011

Contact Information

1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN
ZIP 46619
Phone: (574) 234-9033
Fax: (844) 397-1310

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Internal Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About ERNEST VERA-VAZQUEZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ernest Vera-vazquez, an internist established in South Bend, Indiana with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689968349 assigned on May 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 5101019365 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI: 1689968349
Provider Name: ERNEST ALEXANDER VERA-VAZQUEZ D.O
Other Name: ALEX VERA D.O
Other Name Type: Other Name (5)
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
Location Phone: (574) 234-9033
Location Fax: (844) 397-1310
Mailing Address: 8003 CASTLEWAY DR INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Mailing Phone: (317) 576-1335
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-30-2011
Last Update Date: 03-17-2018
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An internist like Ernest Vera-vazquez is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Secondary Locations

1234 Napier Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 982-4941
1234 Napier Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 982-4941

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: Internal Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 5101019365
License State: MI
Taxonomy Description: A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ernest Vera-vazquez 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

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 46619 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $122.49
Minimum New Patient Price $53.07
Maximum New Patient Price $161.76

Average New Patient Copayment $30.62
Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.26
Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.44

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $94.22
Minimum Established Patient Price $16.93
Maximum Established Patient Price $132.22

Average Established Patient Copayment $23.55
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.23
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.05

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation

The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1	6	8	9	9	6	8	3	4	9
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
2	6	16	9	18	6	16	3	8
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 81
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
90 - 81 = 9									9

The NPI number 1689968349 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

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