ELIZABETH WOODCOME HOWARD MD
NPI 1760456586
Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since February 16, 2006

Contact Information

119 BELMONT ST
DEPARTMENT OF GERIATRICS
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01605
Phone: (508) 334-6251
Fax: (508) 334-6906

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ELIZABETH HOWARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elizabeth Howard, an internist established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760456586 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 78696 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1760456586
Provider Name
ELIZABETH WOODCOME HOWARD MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
119 BELMONT ST DEPARTMENT OF GERIATRICS WORCESTER, MA 01605
Location Phone
(508) 334-6251
Location Fax
(508) 334-6906
Mailing Address
PO BOX 415348 BOSTON, MA 02241
Mailing Phone
(800) 225-8885
Mailing Fax
(508) 334-6906
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-16-2006
Last Update Date
09-07-2012
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An internist like Elizabeth Howard is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, 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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
78696
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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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
042472266OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTCARE
110239903OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
A34433MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
042472266OTHER (01)PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
55300OTHER (01)FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH P
042472266OTHER (01)ONE HEALTH PLAN
042472266OTHER (01)THREE RIVERS
441337OTHER (01)TUFTS HEALTH PLAN
AA1208OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR
J25124OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD HMO BLUE
A34433OTHER (01)MEDICARE B
1562321OTHER (01)CIGNA HEALTH PLAN
J25124OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD INDEMNITY
0198943MEDICAID (05)MA 
J25124OTHER (01)BLUE CARE ELECT
0198943OTHER (01)MEDICAID WELFARE
042472266002OTHER (01)TRICARE CHAMPUS
7806648OTHER (01)AETNA US HEALTHCARE
784147OTHER (01)MVP HEALTH CARE
G16502MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Elizabeth Howard 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

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-Other DME (DE000N)

    Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type (HCPCS:E0149)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

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 01605 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $134.47
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
  • Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.61
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $103.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21

* 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 1760456586, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1760456586.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Surgery
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Family Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY HOSPITAL MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF PALLIATIVE CARE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Orthopaedic Surgery
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760456586, enumerated as an "individual" on February 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 119 BELMONT ST DEPARTMENT OF GERIATRICS WORCESTER, MA 01605 and the phone number is (508) 334-6251.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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