LAURA PRITZ PA-C
NPI 1770032252
Physician Assistant - Medical in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 26, 2016

Contact Information

1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18103
Phone: (610) 402-6790

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 10
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LAURA PRITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laura Pritz, a primary care provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical and more than 10 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770032252 assigned on September 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number MA058513 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1770032252
Provider Name
LAURA PRITZ PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Location Phone
(610) 402-6790
Mailing Address
PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
Mailing Phone
(484) 884-4500
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2016
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-26-2016
Last Update Date
10-25-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Laura Pritz 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.
MA058513
License State
PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Laura Pritz 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.

Laura Pritz 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: 4880973429

    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: I20161122001453

    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.

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes

Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.

This service was performed 30 times for 20 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 75 times for 57 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 23 times for 17 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 76 times for 58 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 29 times for 29 patients

Find 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. Laura Pritz is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
(610) 402-8000Acute 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 1770032252, we treat the final digit (2) 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
2
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 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 48

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

The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 48 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1770032252.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Specialist
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 305
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 114
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE # 308
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 410
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 410
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 410
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, STE 103
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 307
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 410
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 307
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE #307
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, STE 308
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 308
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 305
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Genetic Counselor, MS
1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Surgery
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770032252, enumerated as an "individual" on September 26, 2016.

The provider is located at 1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 and the phone number is (610) 402-6790.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

Laura Pritz is affiliated with: LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL.