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DR. DAMIAN E EKER DNP, GNP
NPI 1790728954
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308(954) 650-7666(954) 281-5408 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2022, Apr 23, 2020, Jun 20, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Damian E Eker Dnp, Gnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DAMIAN E EKER DNP, GNP (NPI 1790728954) is an individual gerontology provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARNP9190058) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790728954
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAMIAN E EKERCredential: DNP, GNP
Location Address1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-3747
Mailing Address12625 Nw 76th StParkland, FL 33076-4227 · (954) 650-7666 · Fax (954) 281-5408
Phone(954) 650-7666
Fax(954) 281-5408
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1790728954 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP9190058✔ Licensed in FL · 9190058
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · GerontologyTaxonomy 163WG0600X · License ARNP9190058 (FL)
1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Damian E Eker Dnp, Gnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8628075678
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061103000430
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
2,461 services246 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
1,746 services268 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
127 services77 patients
Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99345
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive 75-minute appointment conducted at your home. The healthcare professional will assess your health, discuss any concerns, and create a personalized care plan. It's convenient, comfortable, and tailored to your specific needs.
71 services71 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
54 services48 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
40 services33 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33308 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

15.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost51.62

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
4%75 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12-month period
6%81 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
92%1,414 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%526 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
13%188 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
11%188 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%247 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
14%200 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 62% · 213 patients
67%213 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
14%248 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 188 patients
1%188 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, with trunk support, adjustable or fixed height, any type E0140
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier30 claims30 services$17.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers51 claims53 services$49.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$15.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$907.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier24 claims24 services$5.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers26 claims26 services$78.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ENGAGE HEALTH CARE LLC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 938-8998
FUSION DIALYSIS PD LLC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3
FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 284-0072
DINH QUOC PHAM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1880 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 3
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Broward County (954) 938-8998

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Damian Eker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Damian Eker is 1790728954. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Damian Eker located?

Damian Eker practices at 1880 E Commercial Blvd Ste 3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. The listed phone number is (954) 650-7666.

What is Damian Eker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Damian Eker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Damian Eker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Damian Eker was last updated on February 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.