PRANAY CHANDER DO
NPI 1801243191
Family Medicine in Altoona, PA
NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2016
Contact Information
501 HOWARD AVE
SUITE F2
ALTOONA, PA
ZIP 16601
Phone: (814) 889-2701
Fax: (814) 889-7864
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About PRANAY CHANDER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pranay Chander, a primary care provider established in Altoona, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801243191 assigned on May 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number OT016995 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1801243191
- Provider Name
- PRANAY CHANDER DO
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 501 HOWARD AVE SUITE F2 ALTOONA, PA 16601
- Location Phone
- (814) 889-2701
- Location Fax
- (814) 889-7864
- Mailing Address
- 501 HOWARD AVE SUITE F4 ALTOONA, PA 16601
- Mailing Phone
- (814) 889-2020
- Mailing Fax
- (814) 889-7864
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-17-2016
- Last Update Date
- 05-17-2016
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Pranay Chander 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.
- OT016995
- License State
- PA
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Pranay Chander 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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 16601 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $84.88
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $96.82
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* 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 1801243191, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
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 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801243191, enumerated as an "individual" on May 17, 2016.
The provider is located at 501 HOWARD AVE SUITE F2 ALTOONA, PA 16601 and the phone number is (814) 889-2701.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
