DR. CHRISTOPHER FORMAL MD
NPI 1801874656
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since January 03, 2006

Contact Information

1513 RACE ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19102
Phone: (215) 587-3159
Fax: (215) 587-9405

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER FORMAL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Formal, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801874656 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208100000X with license number MD024740E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1801874656
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTOPHER FORMAL MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1513 RACE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Location Phone
(215) 587-3159
Location Fax
(215) 587-9405
Mailing Address
1513 RACE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Mailing Phone
(215) 587-3159
Mailing Fax
(215) 587-9405
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-03-2006
Last Update Date
04-16-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
208100000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD024740E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - HMO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - EPO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Silver - EPO
  • Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Principal Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Principal Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
063725EFUMEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
C28680MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Formal 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-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Male external catheter, with or without adhesive, disposable, each (HCPCS:A4349)

    5 DME suppliers used 44 Medicare Claims 2600 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Oropharyngeal suction catheter, each (HCPCS:A4628)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 51 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6402)

    4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1476 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Air fluidized bed (HCPCS:E0194)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress (HCPCS:E0261)

    2 DME suppliers used 31 Medicare Claims 31 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Powered pressure-reducing air mattress (HCPCS:E0277)

    3 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

    5 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each (HCPCS:E0955)

    4 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each (HCPCS:E0955)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

    4 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 41 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space (HCPCS:E1161)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair component or accessory, not otherwise specified (HCPCS:K0108)

    5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes (HCPCS:K0739)

    7 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 176 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF008N)

    Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4351)

    6 DME suppliers used 50 Medicare Claims 13560 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF008N)

    Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4352)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1860 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)

    4 DME suppliers used 48 Medicare Claims 153 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each (HCPCS:A4358)

    4 DME suppliers used 55 Medicare Claims 162 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Lubricant, per ounce (HCPCS:A4402)

    4 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 216 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce (HCPCS:A4406)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 46 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each (HCPCS:A4419)

    3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 810 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece), each (HCPCS:A5054)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 360 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each (HCPCS:A5120)

    5 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 1125 Services Paid

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 45 times for 25 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 121 times for 56 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 325 times for 34 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 16 times for 14 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 16 times for 11 patients

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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 1801874656, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1801874656.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801874656, enumerated as an "individual" on January 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 1513 RACE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 and the phone number is (215) 587-3159.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.