MR. JOSEPH K MURIITHI ACNPC-AG
NPI 1710415559
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics in Baldwin Park, CA
NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2017
Contact Information
13264 RAMONA BLVD UNIT C
BALDWIN PARK, CA
ZIP 91706
Phone: (405) 535-1105
- Individual
- Male
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatrics
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOSEPH MURIITHI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Muriithi, a provider established in Baldwin Park, California with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in pediatrics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710415559 assigned on May 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WP0200X with license number 95321194 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710415559
- Provider Name
- MR. JOSEPH K MURIITHI ACNPC-AG
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 13264 RAMONA BLVD UNIT C BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
- Location Phone
- (405) 535-1105
- Mailing Address
- 13264 RAMONA BLVD UNIT C BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
- Mailing Phone
- (405) 535-1105
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-24-2017
- Last Update Date
- 06-20-2024
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A registered nurse (RN) like Joseph Muriithi 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 Pediatrics
- Taxonomy Code
- 163WP0200X
- Type
- Nursing Service Providers
- License No.
- 95321194
- 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363L00000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | 95026854 (CA) |
| 2 | 363LA2100X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | 71007277A (IN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300007827 | MEDICAID (05) | IN | |
| 000001098390 | OTHER (01) | IN | ANTHEM |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Muriithi 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy | 100% | 29 |
| The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 94% | 127 |
| 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 | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 10% | 91 |
| 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 | 24% | 123 |
| 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: Influenza Immunization | 29% | 324 |
| Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 0% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 91 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
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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 1710415559, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710415559, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2017.
The provider is located at 13264 RAMONA BLVD UNIT C BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 and the phone number is (405) 535-1105.
Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WP0200X and a focus in Pediatrics.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Anthem Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
