PAUL B TESSMANN M.D.
NPI 1861601833
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Madison, WI
NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2007
Contact Information
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI
ZIP 53792
Phone: (608) 263-1530
- Individual
- Male
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascula...
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About PAUL TESSMANN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Tessmann, a provider established in Madison, Wisconsin with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861601833 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number 81996 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1861601833
- Provider Name
- PAUL B TESSMANN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 600 HIGHLAND AVE MADISON, WI 53792
- Location Phone
- (608) 263-1530
- Mailing Address
- 7974 UW HEALTH CT MIDDLETON, WI 53562
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-22-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-14-2023
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 800 Rose St MN 268
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-6013
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Taxonomy Code
- 208G00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 81996
- License State
- WI
- Taxonomy Description
- A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
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 | 208G00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | ME 112262 (FL) |
| 2 | 208G00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | 47627 (KY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway/Lean Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
- Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
- HMO Bronze $0 Medical Deductible - HMO
- HMO Bronze 10000 - HMO
- HMO Bronze 7500 - HMO
- HMO Catastrophic 10600 with 3 free PCP visits - HMO
- HMO Gold 2000 - HMO
- HMO Gold 2700 - HMO
- HMO HDHP Silver 5900 - HMO
- HMO Silver 6000 - HMO
- HMO Silver 6600 - HMO
- POS Bronze 7500 - POS
- Better Together HMO Bronze 6500 Ded/8750 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Bronze 7500 Ded/10000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Bronze No Medical Ded/10600 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 1500 Ded/8000 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 2000 Ded/8200 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 4000 Ded/4000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum 750 Ded/2000 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/3300 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/5200 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Silver 5500 Ded/8500 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Oak $1,300 Gold - PPO
- Oak $2,000 Standard Gold - PPO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- Enrich $2,000 - 25% - HMO
- Enrich $3,500 - 30% - HMO
- Enrich $4,000 - 50% - HMO
- Enrich $5,000 HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $6,000 - 40% - HMO
- Enrich $7,500 - HMO
- Enrich $7,500 HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $9,500 - HMO
- Enrich Protection - HMO
- Premier $2,000 - 25% - HMO
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
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006236100 | MEDICAID (05) | FL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Paul Tessmann 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
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.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. It involves taking a blood vessel from another part of your body and using it to reroute blood around a blocked or narrowed artery in your heart. This can help reduce chest pain and minimize the risk of heart attacks.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
This service was performed 22 times for 20 patientsPhysician 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 53792 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $163.24
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.9
- Maximum New Patient Price $163.24
- Average New Patient Copayment $40.81
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.47
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.81
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $67.37
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.4
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.76
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.84
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.44
* 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 1861601833, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
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 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861601833, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2007.
The provider is located at 600 HIGHLAND AVE MADISON, WI 53792 and the phone number is (608) 263-1530.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
