LAURENCE DURANTE M.D.
NPI 1821185380
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in New Orleans, LA

NPI Status: Active since October 06, 2006

Contact Information

350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70121
Phone: (504) 913-8572
Fax: (504) 309-2584

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LAURENCE DURANTE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laurence Durante, a provider established in New Orleans, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821185380 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QH0002X with license number 018097 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1821185380
Provider Name
LAURENCE DURANTE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Location Phone
(504) 913-8572
Location Fax
(504) 309-2584
Mailing Address
350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Mailing Phone
(504) 913-8572
Mailing Fax
(504) 309-2584
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-06-2006
Last Update Date
02-17-2020
Code Navigator

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 824 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 155
    New Orleans, LA 70123
    (504) 734-0140

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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QH0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
018097
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
12083P0500XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine

018097 (LA)

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.

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

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

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1980480MEDICAID (05)LA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Laurence Durante 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)

    Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches (HCPCS:A4452)

    1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 1440 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen (HCPCS:A6010)

    1 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 941 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each (HCPCS:A6021)

    1 DME suppliers used 41 Medicare Claims 1155 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing (HCPCS:A6196)

    1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 655 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., each dressing (HCPCS:A6197)

    1 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 561 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6212)

    1 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 308 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6219)

    1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 414 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. but less than or equal to 48 sq. in., with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6220)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 286 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6222)

    1 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 529 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Hydrocolloid dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing (HCPCS:A6237)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 348 Services Paid

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA023N)

    Hydrocolloid dressing, wound filler, paste, sterile, per ounce (HCPCS:A6240)

    1 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 102 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

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 70121 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $86.76
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.5
  • Maximum New Patient Price $170.3
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.69
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.87
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.57

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $98.35
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.42
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.03
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.58
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.5

* 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.

Reviews for LAURENCE DURANTE M.D.

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

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 1821185380, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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

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 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1821185380.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821185380, enumerated as an "individual" on October 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 350 JEFFERSON HEIGHTS AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 and the phone number is (504) 913-8572.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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