SHARON KOUVARAS
NPI 1710949938
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Pittsburgh, PA
NPI Status: Active since April 04, 2006
Contact Information
MAGEE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BONE AND JOINT CENTER
300 HALKET ST
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15213
Phone: (412) 641-8609
- Individual
- Female
- Physician Assistant
- Surgical
- PECOS Enrolled
About SHARON KOUVARAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sharon Kouvaras, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710949938 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number MA001987L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710949938
- Provider Name
- SHARON KOUVARAS
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- MAGEE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BONE AND JOINT CENTER 300 HALKET ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
- Location Phone
- (412) 641-8609
- Mailing Address
- 5820 CENTRE AVE SUITE 1601B PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-04-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-28-2021
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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 Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AS0400X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- MA001987L
- License State
- PA
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sharon Kouvaras 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
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.
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
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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 1710949938, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
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 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710949938, enumerated as an "individual" on April 04, 2006.
The provider is located at MAGEE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL BONE AND JOINT CENTER 300 HALKET ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15213 and the phone number is (412) 641-8609.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.
