DR. NICHOLAS GAU M.D.
NPI 1821472374
Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine in Fargo, ND
NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2015
Contact Information
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND
ZIP 58104
Phone: (701) 417-2575
- Individual
- Male
- Pathology
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About NICHOLAS GAU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nicholas Gau, a provider established in Fargo, North Dakota with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in clinical pathology/laboratory medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821472374 assigned on July 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0105X with license number 16395 (ND). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1821472374
- Provider Name
- DR. NICHOLAS GAU M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5225 23RD AVE S FARGO, ND 58104
- Location Phone
- (701) 417-2575
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 5074 SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-15-2015
- Last Update Date
- 08-30-2021
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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
Pathology Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207ZP0105X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 16395
- License State
- ND
- Taxonomy Description
- A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207ZP0102X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pathology | 2015020397 (MO) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCare Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- BlueCare Gold $10 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- BlueCare Silver $20 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- BlueDirect Bronze 100 HSA Eligible ($8000 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
- BlueDirect Gold 90 HSA Eligible ($2600 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
- BlueDirect Silver 80 HSA Eligible ($3500 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
- BlueEssential Catastrophic 100 HSA Eligible $10600 Deductible - PPO
- BlueValue Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
- BlueValue Gold $30 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
- BlueValue Silver $40 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
- DakotaBlue Altru Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- DakotaBlue Altru Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- DakotaBlue Trinity Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- DakotaBlue Trinity Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
- Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Nicholas Gau 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 58104 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $127.45
- Minimum New Patient Price $55.75
- Maximum New Patient Price $168.12
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.86
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.93
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.03
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $98.29
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.11
- Maximum Established Patient Price $137.65
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.57
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.52
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.41
* 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 1821472374, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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FARGO, ND 58104
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821472374, enumerated as an "individual" on July 15, 2015.
The provider is located at 5225 23RD AVE S FARGO, ND 58104 and the phone number is (701) 417-2575.
Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0105X and a focus in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
