MIGUEL A. RODRIGUEZ-BIGAS M.D.
NPI 1851482244
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since September 28, 2006

Contact Information

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 792-6161

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 44
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ-BIGAS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Miguel Rodriguez-bigas, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in surgical oncology and more than 44 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1982. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851482244 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086X0206X with license number L2606 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1851482244
Provider Name
MIGUEL A. RODRIGUEZ-BIGAS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(713) 792-6161
Mailing Address
PO BOX 4439 HOUSTON, TX 77210
Mailing Phone
(713) 792-2991
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1982
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-28-2006
Last Update Date
06-14-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery Surgical Oncology

Taxonomy Code
2086X0206X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
L2606
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
147651701MEDICAID (05)TX 
E62117MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
8052K9MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Miguel Rodriguez-bigas is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Miguel Rodriguez-bigas 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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890987572

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101013000777

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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.

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

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

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each (HCPCS:A4362)

    5 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 910 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy belt, each (HCPCS:A4367)

    2 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz (HCPCS:A4371)

    7 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 55 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each (HCPCS:A4385)

    6 DME suppliers used 30 Medicare Claims 610 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each (HCPCS:A4389)

    6 DME suppliers used 43 Medicare Claims 1200 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity (1 piece), each (HCPCS:A4393)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 460 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce (HCPCS:A4394)

    8 DME suppliers used 53 Medicare Claims 1488 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

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

    7 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 150 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each (HCPCS:A4407)

    3 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 250 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each (HCPCS:A4409)

    6 DME suppliers used 27 Medicare Claims 920 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

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

    2 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 2130 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each (HCPCS:A4424)

    10 DME suppliers used 67 Medicare Claims 2200 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each (HCPCS:A4425)

    6 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 730 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

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

    11 DME suppliers used 71 Medicare Claims 3650 Services Paid

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each (HCPCS:A4456)

    12 DME suppliers used 65 Medicare Claims 4610 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.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.

This service was performed for 1-10 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 13 times for 13 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $44.24 for a new patient copayment and $18.15 for an established patient copayment.

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 77030 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205

  • Average New Patient Price $176.98
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.24
  • Maximum New Patient Price $176.98
  • Average New Patient Copayment $44.24
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.24

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.6
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.93
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.15
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.65
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.98

* 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 1851482244, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
4
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 66

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.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1851482244.

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Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
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Internal Medicine
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Urology
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Pathology (Dermatopathology)
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851482244, enumerated as an "individual" on September 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 792-6161.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086X0206X and a focus in Surgical Oncology.

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