RICHARD WEISS MD
NPI 1730155847
Surgery in Hartford, CT

NPI Status: Active since February 28, 2006

Contact Information

282 WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD, CT
ZIP 06106
Phone: (860) 545-8592
Fax: (860) 545-9545

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 44
  • Surgery
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RICHARD WEISS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Weiss, a provider established in Hartford, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Surgery and more than 44 years of experience. He graduated from New York University School Of Medicine in 1982. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730155847 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 031713 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1730155847
Provider Name
RICHARD WEISS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
282 WASHINGTON ST HARTFORD, CT 06106
Location Phone
(860) 545-8592
Location Fax
(860) 545-9545
Mailing Address
282 WASHINGTON ST HARTFORD, CT 06106
Mailing Phone
(860) 545-8592
Mailing Fax
(860) 545-9545
Medical School Name
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1982
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-28-2006
Last Update Date
05-30-2023
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A surgeon like Richard Weiss treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
031713
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)
12086S0120XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

031713 (CT)
22086S0120XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

157757 (NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
001317131MEDICAID (05)CT 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Richard Weiss is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Richard Weiss 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820157647

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20081110000176

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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 (DA023N)

    Transparent film, sterile, more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing (HCPCS:A6258)

    1 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 600 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $23.46 for a new patient copayment and $18.88 for an established patient copayment.

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 06106 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $93.86
  • Minimum New Patient Price $60.82
  • Maximum New Patient Price $183.1
  • Average New Patient Copayment $23.46
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.2
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.77

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $75.55
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.76
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $149.26
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.88
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.94
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $37.31

* 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.

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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 1730155847, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1730155847.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730155847, enumerated as an "individual" on February 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 282 WASHINGTON ST HARTFORD, CT 06106 and the phone number is (860) 545-8592.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.