GRETCHEN PARKER FITZGERALD CRNP
NPI 1871549162
Nurse Practitioner in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 26, 2006

Contact Information

2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18103
Phone: (610) 969-0488

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GRETCHEN FITZGERALD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gretchen Fitzgerald, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871549162 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363L00000X with license number SP006328C (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1871549162
Provider Name
GRETCHEN PARKER FITZGERALD CRNP
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2166 S 12TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Location Phone
(610) 969-0488
Mailing Address
PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-26-2006
Last Update Date
12-18-2015
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Gretchen Fitzgerald is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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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

Nurse Practitioner

Taxonomy Code
363L00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
SP006328C
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
50045336OTHER (01)PACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
P00235279OTHER (01)PARAILROAD MEDICARE
060659KZNMEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
1420024OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE CENTRAL
060659MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gretchen Fitzgerald 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 18103 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $84.88
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.22
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.82
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.2
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96

* 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 1871549162, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
2
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1871549162.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Registered Nurse
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
2166 S 12TH ST, SUITE 402
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2166 S 12TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2166 S 12TH ST, STE 401
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2166 S 12TH ST, SUITE 402
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2166 S 12TH ST, SUITE 101
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871549162, enumerated as an "individual" on May 26, 2006.

The provider is located at 2166 S 12TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 and the phone number is (610) 969-0488.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

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