CRISTINA SUAREZ PA-C
NPI 1700542834
Physician Assistant - Medical in Albuquerque, NM

NPI Status: Active since November 12, 2021

Contact Information

1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
ZIP 87102
Phone: (505) 243-2257

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CRISTINA SUAREZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cristina Suarez, a primary care provider established in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700542834 assigned on November 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1700542834
Provider Name
CRISTINA SUAREZ PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Location Phone
(505) 243-2257
Mailing Address
6200 UPTOWN BLVD NE STE 240 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
Mailing Phone
(505) 357-3933
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-12-2021
Last Update Date
01-02-2024
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Cristina Suarez 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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Cristina Suarez 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-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    3 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

    1 DME suppliers used 54 Medicare Claims 54 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

    2 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 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.

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

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 663 times for 123 patients

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

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 310 times for 112 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 91 times for 86 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 1700542834, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1700542834.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Occupational Therapist
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Occupational Therapist (Gerontology)
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Physical Therapy Assistant
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Physical Therapist
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Physical Therapy Assistant
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Skilled Nursing Facility
1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700542834, enumerated as an "individual" on November 12, 2021.

The provider is located at 1509 UNIVERSITY BLVD NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102 and the phone number is (505) 243-2257.

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