CHRISTOPHER FARNITANO MD
NPI 1770673832
Family Medicine in Martinez, CA

NPI Status: Active since October 12, 2006

Contact Information

2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA
ZIP 94553
Phone: (925) 370-5110
Fax: (925) 370-5142

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER FARNITANO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Farnitano, a primary care provider established in Martinez, California with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770673832 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number A51083 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1770673832
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER FARNITANO MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Location Phone
(925) 370-5110
Location Fax
(925) 370-5142
Mailing Address
50 DOUGLAS DRIVE SUTIE 391 HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Mailing Phone
(925) 957-5429
Mailing Fax
(925) 370-5142
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-12-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Christopher Farnitano 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A51083
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
F35652MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
4023125MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Farnitano is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Christopher Farnitano 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: 6608044912

    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: I20250603001633

    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? Maybe

    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

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 (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    8 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 101 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Lancets, per box of 100 (HCPCS:A4259)

    7 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 29 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable (HCPCS:A7003)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    1 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    2 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme (HCPCS:J7620)

    1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 2430 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 94553 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $104.51
  • Minimum New Patient Price $69
  • Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
  • Average New Patient Copayment $26.12
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $119.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $29.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61

* 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 1770673832, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 3 → 6

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 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1770673832.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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Internal Medicine
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Psychologist (Psychoanalysis)
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Pediatrics
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Dentist
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
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Internal Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
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Family Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Family Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Family Medicine
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Family Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Family Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Emergency Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Dentist
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Dentist
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Family Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CA 94553
Emergency Medicine
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA RIGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE, CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS
MARTINEZ, CA 94553

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770673832, enumerated as an "individual" on October 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HEALTH CENTERS MARTINEZ, CA 94553 and the phone number is (925) 370-5110.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

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