DR. MAHMOOD TAHIR MD
NPI 1730160029
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since November 14, 2005

Contact Information

451 W CHEW ST
SUITE 310
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18102
Phone: (610) 821-9356
Fax: (610) 821-9352

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MAHMOOD TAHIR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mahmood Tahir, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in vascular surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730160029 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0129X with license number MD037080L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1730160029
Provider Name
DR. MAHMOOD TAHIR MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
451 W CHEW ST SUITE 310 ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Location Phone
(610) 821-9356
Location Fax
(610) 821-9352
Mailing Address
1605 N CEDAR CREST BLVD SUITE 110B ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Mailing Phone
(610) 973-1410
Mailing Fax
(610) 821-9352
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-14-2005
Last Update Date
09-28-2011
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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 Vascular Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0129X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD037080L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

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

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
164457OTHER (01)UNISON
50048744OTHER (01)CBC
P00104383OTHER (01)RR MEDICARE
0040088000OTHER (01)IBC
7155687OTHER (01)GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN
155687MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
20034807OTHER (01)AMERIHEALTH MERCY
C32165MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
155687OTHER (01)HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
0006471530001MEDICAID (05)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Mahmood Tahir 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

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 18102 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $84.88
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $68.36
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96

* 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 1730160029, 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.

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
9
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 0 → 0 2 → 4

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 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 4 + 24 = 51

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.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1730160029.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Anesthesiology
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 310
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 306
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 302
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Specialist
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 304
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 304
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Orthopaedic Surgery
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 207
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 405
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 409
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Pharmacy
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 201
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
451 W CHEW ST, SUITE 301
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730160029, enumerated as an "individual" on November 14, 2005.

The provider is located at 451 W CHEW ST SUITE 310 ALLENTOWN, PA 18102 and the phone number is (610) 821-9356.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0129X and a focus in Vascular Surgery.

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