GIOVANNI M. BAULA M.D.
NPI 1699760181
Internal Medicine in Gulfport, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 12, 2005

Contact Information

2849 SEABREEZE DR S
GULFPORT, FL
ZIP 33707
Phone: (727) 000-0000

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Durable Medical Equipment
Physician Visit Costs
Quality Reporting
NPI Validation
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Internal Medicine
PECOS Enrolled
Medicare Quality Reporting

About GIOVANNI BAULA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Giovanni Baula, an internist established in Gulfport, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699760181 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number ME77177 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI: 1699760181
Provider Name: GIOVANNI M. BAULA M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 2849 SEABREEZE DR S GULFPORT, FL 33707
Location Phone: (727) 000-0000
Mailing Address: 2849 SEABREEZE DR S GULFPORT, FL 33707
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 09-12-2005
Last Update Date: 05-28-2024
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An internist like Giovanni Baula 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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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.: ME77177
License State: FL
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

Giovanni Baula 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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Insertion tray without drainage bag and without catheter (accessories only) (HCPCS:A4310)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)
Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4450)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 484 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen (HCPCS:A6010)
1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 780 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)
2 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 796 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)
2 DME suppliers used 28 Medicare Claims 528 Services Paid
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard (HCPCS:A6446)
2 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1235 Services Paid
DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress (HCPCS:E0261)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE000N)
Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)
1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)
Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel braking system and lock, complete, each (HCPCS:E2228)
1 DME suppliers used 65 Medicare Claims 126 Services Paid
DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)
Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)
2 DME suppliers used 68 Medicare Claims 68 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4338)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)
3 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 31 Services Paid

Unknown

Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4035)
2 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 907 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4150)
2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 8726 Services Paid
Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)
2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 9915 Services Paid

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
Annual depression screening, 15 minutes
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes
Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
Hospital observation care on day of discharge
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity

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 33707 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

Average New Patient Price $130.04
Minimum New Patient Price $56
Maximum New Patient Price $171.84

Average New Patient Copayment $32.51
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14
Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.96

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

Average Established Patient Price $99.16
Minimum Established Patient Price $17.57
Maximum Established Patient Price $139.16

Average Established Patient Copayment $24.79
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.39
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.79

* 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.

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
Care Plan	4%	563
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan
Colorectal Cancer Screening	21%	344
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record	100%	1671
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration
e-Prescribing	53%	1867
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet	80%	64
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active diagnosis of ischemic vascular disease (IVD) during the measurement period, and who had documentation of use of aspirin or another antiplatelet during the measurement period
Medication Reconciliation	100%	528
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults	61%	346
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan	85%	625
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
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling	98%	360
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes	N/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
Provide Patient Access	75%	420
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information.
Secure Messaging	34%	420
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period.
Security Risk Analysis	Yes	N/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.

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 1699760181, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 0

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Check

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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1699760181.

About GIOVANNI BAULA

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

Internal Medicine

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

Durable Medical Equipment

Orthotic Devices

Unknown

Areas of Expertise

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes

Annual depression screening, 15 minutes

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 25 minutes

Established patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 40 minutes

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

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

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

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital observation care on day of discharge

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 45 minutes

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg

New patient custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 1 hour

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and

Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a

Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity

Physician Visit Costs

New Patients Visit Costs *

Established Patients Visit Costs *

Quality Reporting

Reviews for GIOVANNI M. BAULA M.D.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

Digit-by-digit view

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

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