DR. VIJAY B VAD M.D
NPI 1730283474
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine in New York, NY
NPI Status: Active since September 12, 2006
Contact Information
519 E 72ND ST
203
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021
Phone: (212) 606-1306
Fax: (212) 774-2934
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 34
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About VIJAY VAD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vijay Vad, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, focusing in sports medicine and more than 34 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730283474 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2081S0010X with license number 199068-1 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1730283474
- Provider Name
- DR. VIJAY B VAD M.D
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 519 E 72ND ST 203 NEW YORK, NY 10021
- Location Phone
- (212) 606-1306
- Location Fax
- (212) 774-2934
- Mailing Address
- 535 E 70TH ST NEW YORK, NY 10021
- Mailing Phone
- (212) 606-1306
- Mailing Fax
- (212) 774-2934
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1992
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 04-21-2021
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Vijay Vad opted out of Medicare effective on 07-01-2014 until 07-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2081S0010X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 199068-1
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1730283474 | OTHER (01) | NY | NONE PARTICIPATING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vijay Vad 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.
Vijay Vad 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 07-01-2014
Opt-Out End Date: 07-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 2466532999
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: I20080109000358
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
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.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 16 times for 15 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 29 times for 22 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Vijay Vad is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY | 535 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10021 | (212) 606-1000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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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 1730283474, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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.
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730283474, enumerated as an "individual" on September 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 519 E 72ND ST 203 NEW YORK, NY 10021 and the phone number is (212) 606-1306.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 2081S0010X and a focus in Sports Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Vijay Vad is affiliated with: HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY.