DR. RUTH KEVESS-COHEN M.D.
NPI 1780688762
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Silver Spring, MD
NPI Status: Active since June 08, 2005
Contact Information
8700 GEORGIA AVE
STE 400
SILVER SPRING, MD
ZIP 20910
Phone: (301) 585-6980
Fax: (301) 588-7365
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About RUTH KEVESS-COHEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ruth Kevess-cohen, an internist established in Silver Spring, Maryland with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780688762 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0300X with license number DD0033159 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1780688762
- Provider Name
- DR. RUTH KEVESS-COHEN M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8700 GEORGIA AVE STE 400 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
- Location Phone
- (301) 585-6980
- Location Fax
- (301) 588-7365
- Mailing Address
- 8700 GEORGIA AVE STE 400 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 585-6980
- Mailing Fax
- (301) 588-7365
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-08-2005
- Last Update Date
- 06-21-2012
- Code Navigator
An internist like Ruth Kevess-cohen 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 Geriatric Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- DD0033159
- License State
- MD
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | DD0033159 (MD) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10026473 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MEDICARE RAILROAD IND. NO | |
| 430293C13 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | DC | IND. NUMBER |
| 093081400 | MEDICAID (05) | MD | |
| E57922 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 639913 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | DC | GROUP NUMBER |
| 110039674 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MEDICARE RAILROAD GRP NO. | |
| 431041100 | MEDICAID (05) | MD |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Ruth Kevess-cohen 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 (DE001N)
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A4604)
4 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)
6 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)
6 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 14 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)
6 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 138 Services Paid
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 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 20910 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $194.86
- Minimum New Patient Price $65.18
- Maximum New Patient Price $194.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $48.71
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.29
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $48.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $113.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.4
- Maximum Established Patient Price $158.88
- Average Established Patient Copayment $28.43
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.35
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $39.72
* 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 1780688762, 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.
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 68 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 1780688762, enumerated as an "individual" on June 08, 2005.
The provider is located at 8700 GEORGIA AVE STE 400 SILVER SPRING, MD 20910 and the phone number is (301) 585-6980.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
