DR. MADELAINE ODETTE SANTOS-VEGA M.D.
NPI 1790752228
Pediatrics in Americus, GA

NPI Status: Active since March 02, 2006

Contact Information

609 EAST LAMAR STREET
AMERICUS, GA
ZIP 31709
Phone: (229) 924-8636
Fax: (229) 924-8786

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MADELAINE SANTOS-VEGA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Madelaine Santos-vega, a pediatrician established in Americus, Georgia with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790752228 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number 74351 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1790752228
Provider Name
DR. MADELAINE ODETTE SANTOS-VEGA M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
609 EAST LAMAR STREET AMERICUS, GA 31709
Location Phone
(229) 924-8636
Location Fax
(229) 924-8786
Mailing Address
609 E LAMAR ST AMERICUS, GA 31709
Mailing Phone
(229) 924-8636
Mailing Fax
(229) 924-8786
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-02-2006
Last Update Date
05-31-2023
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A pediatrician like Madelaine Santos-vega is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
74351
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
  • SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
  • SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Madelaine Santos-vega 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

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.

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus

An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.

This service was performed 35 times for 30 patients

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus

This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.

This service was performed 52 times for 24 patients

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)

A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.

This service was performed 21 times for 20 patients

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 31709 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $83.23
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.31
  • Maximum New Patient Price $164.04
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.8
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.32
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.01

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.84
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.24
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.71
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.31

* 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 1790752228, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 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 1790752228.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
609 EAST LAMAR STREET
AMERICUS, GA 31709

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790752228, enumerated as an "individual" on March 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 609 EAST LAMAR STREET AMERICUS, GA 31709 and the phone number is (229) 924-8636.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc.. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.