WILLIAM PHILLIP POTTHOFF M.D.
NPI 1760475818
Surgery in Traverse City, MI

NPI Status: Active since August 24, 2005

Contact Information

1221 6TH ST
SUITE 306
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
ZIP 49684
Phone: (231) 935-2400
Fax: (231) 935-2424

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WILLIAM POTTHOFF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Potthoff, a provider established in Traverse City, Michigan with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760475818 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number WP049827 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1760475818
Provider Name
WILLIAM PHILLIP POTTHOFF M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1221 6TH ST SUITE 306 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Location Phone
(231) 935-2400
Location Fax
(231) 935-2424
Mailing Address
1221 6TH ST SUITE 306 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Mailing Phone
(231) 935-2400
Mailing Fax
(231) 935-2424
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-24-2005
Last Update Date
03-10-2008
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A surgeon like William Potthoff 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.
WP049827
License State
MI
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.

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
4254412MEDICAID (05)MI 
OB86021007MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MI 
B45916MEDICARE UPIN (02)MI 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William Potthoff 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 49684 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $84.74
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.34
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.68
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.18
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.58
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.67

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $68.07
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.09
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.4
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.01
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.27
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.85

* 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 1760475818, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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

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 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1760475818.

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760475818, enumerated as an "individual" on August 24, 2005.

The provider is located at 1221 6TH ST SUITE 306 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 and the phone number is (231) 935-2400.

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.