MEGHAN F NAKAMURA PA
NPI 1821177007
Physician Assistant in Denver, CO

NPI Status: Active since November 06, 2006

Contact Information

2535 S DOWNING ST
DENVER, CO
ZIP 80210
Phone: (720) 524-1367
Fax: (303) 778-5205

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MEGHAN NAKAMURA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Meghan Nakamura, a primary care provider established in Denver, Colorado with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821177007 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 2327 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1821177007
Provider Name
MEGHAN F NAKAMURA PA
Other Name
MEGHAN F CLEMENTS PA
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2535 S DOWNING ST DENVER, CO 80210
Location Phone
(720) 524-1367
Location Fax
(303) 778-5205
Mailing Address
3333 S WADSWORTH BLVD UNIT D100 LAKEWOOD, CO 80227
Mailing Phone
(303) 205-1090
Mailing Fax
(303) 778-5205
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-06-2006
Last Update Date
02-02-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Meghan Nakamura 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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Secondary Locations

  • 1001 Southpark Dr
    Littleton, CO 80120
    (303) 722-8987

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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
2327
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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

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

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
01870343MEDICAID (05)CO 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Meghan Nakamura 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

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 80210 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $89.43
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.06
  • Maximum New Patient Price $174.82
  • Average New Patient Copayment $22.35
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.2
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.88
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $142.79
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.69

* 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 1821177007, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
7
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1821177007.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Physician Assistant
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Occupational Therapist
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Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
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Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
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DENVER, CO 80210
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Occupational Therapist (Hand)
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DENVER, CO 80210
Occupational Therapist
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DENVER, CO 80210
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2535 S DOWNING ST, SUITE 380
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Otolaryngology
2535 S DOWNING ST, SUITE 480
DENVER, CO 80210
Physician Assistant
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DENVER, CO 80210
Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck)
2535 S DOWNING ST, SUITE 440
DENVER, CO 80210
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2535 S DOWNING ST, SUITE 180
DENVER, CO 80210
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2535 S DOWNING ST, STE 380
DENVER, CO 80210
Specialist
2535 S DOWNING ST, STE 100
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Occupational Therapist
2535 S DOWNING ST, STE 580
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821177007, enumerated as an "individual" on November 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 2535 S DOWNING ST DENVER, CO 80210 and the phone number is (720) 524-1367.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.