DR. MICHAEL BRIAN SILBER D.O.
NPI 1871705855
Anesthesiology in Flemington, NJ

NPI Status: Active since May 04, 2007

Contact Information

2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ
ZIP 08822
Phone: (908) 788-6100

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 26
  • Anesthesiology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About MICHAEL SILBER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Silber, an anesthesiologist established in Flemington, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 26 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871705855 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 25MB08231200 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1871705855
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL BRIAN SILBER D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Location Phone
(908) 788-6100
Mailing Address
PO BOX 622 FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417
Mailing Phone
(908) 300-3700
Mailing Fax
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2000
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-04-2007
Last Update Date
09-19-2023
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An anesthesiologist like Michael Silber manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MB08231200
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michael Silber 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.

Michael Silber 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: 9032109038

    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: I20070906000515

    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

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

This service was performed 92 times for 89 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on posterior opening and rectum

Anesthesia for procedures on the posterior opening and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 100% 287
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized
Provide Education Opportunities for New CliniciansYesN/A
MIPS eligible clinicians acting as a preceptor for clinicians-in-training (such as medical residents/fellows, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or clinical nurse specialists) and accepting such clinicians for clinical rotations in community practices in small, underserved, or rural areas.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Michael Silber is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
(908) 788-6100Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1871705855, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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

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 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1871705855.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Pediatrics
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Social Worker (Clinical)
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Psychologist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MED CTR DEPT OF CHILD EVALUATION
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Psychologist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Counselor (Professional)
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HBH
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Anesthesiology
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Physical Therapist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER PATHOLOGY
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Physician Assistant
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Pharmacist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, PHARMACY DEPT.
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Social Worker (Clinical)
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER-HOME HEALTH SERVICES
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Specialist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Specialist
2100 WESCOTT DRIVE
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871705855, enumerated as an "individual" on May 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 2100 WESCOTT DRIVE FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822 and the phone number is (908) 788-6100.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Michael Silber is affiliated with: HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER.