DR. CHRISTOPHER MONTANARO D.O.
NPI 1871630970
General Practice in Grass Valley, CA
NPI Status: Active since January 30, 2007
Contact Information
565 BRUNSWICK RD
SUITE #1
GRASS VALLEY, CA
ZIP 95945
Phone: (530) 274-7174
Fax: (530) 274-7194
- Individual
- Male
- General Practice
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About CHRISTOPHER MONTANARO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Montanaro, a primary care provider established in Grass Valley, California with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871630970 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 20A7304 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1871630970
- Provider Name
- DR. CHRISTOPHER MONTANARO D.O.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 565 BRUNSWICK RD SUITE #1 GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
- Location Phone
- (530) 274-7174
- Location Fax
- (530) 274-7194
- Mailing Address
- 565 BRUNSWICK RD SUITE #1 GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
- Mailing Phone
- (530) 274-7174
- Mailing Fax
- (530) 274-7194
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-30-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-28-2011
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Christopher Montanaro sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Christopher Montanaro opted out of Medicare effective on 11-18-2018 until 11-18-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 208D00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 20A7304
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Insurance Plans Accepted
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020A73040 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Montanaro 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 11-18-2018
Opt-Out End Date: 11-18-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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
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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 1871630970, 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.
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 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871630970, enumerated as an "individual" on January 30, 2007.
The provider is located at 565 BRUNSWICK RD SUITE #1 GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945 and the phone number is (530) 274-7174.
General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
