MR. BESNIK MECAJ PA-C
NPI 1750858197
Physician Assistant - Medical in Jacksonville, FL
NPI Status: Active since October 24, 2018
Contact Information
4498 HENDRICKS AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL
ZIP 32207
Phone: (904) 854-1730
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 8
- Physician Assistant
- Medical
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About BESNIK MECAJ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Besnik Mecaj, a primary care provider established in Jacksonville, Florida with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 8 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1750858197 assigned on October 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA9111490 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1750858197
- Provider Name
- MR. BESNIK MECAJ PA-C
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4498 HENDRICKS AVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
- Location Phone
- (904) 854-1730
- Mailing Address
- 158 WINDLEY DR ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092
- Mailing Phone
- (904) 240-7045
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2018
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-24-2018
- Last Update Date
- 10-29-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Besnik Mecaj sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc
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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 Medical
- Taxonomy Code
- 363AM0700X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- PA9111490
- License State
- FL
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Besnik Mecaj 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.
Besnik Mecaj 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: 345586202
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: I20190114002096
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.
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
This service was performed 23 times for 20 patientsUltrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
This service was performed 18 times for 16 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. Besnik Mecaj is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE | 800 PRUDENTIAL DR JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 | (904) 202-2000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES | 1350 13TH AVE S JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250 | (904) 247-2900 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 3625 UNIVERSITY BLVD S JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216 | (904) 702-6111 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | 2001 KINGSLEY AVE ORANGE PARK, FL 32073 | (904) 276-8500 | 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 1750858197, 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.
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 63 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 1750858197, enumerated as an "individual" on October 24, 2018.
The provider is located at 4498 HENDRICKS AVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 and the phone number is (904) 854-1730.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.
Besnik Mecaj is affiliated with: BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - JACKSONVILLE, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER BEACHES, HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL and HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL.