EUGENE JOHN CARRAGEE M.D.
NPI 1881740355
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Palo Alto, CA


Quality Rating: 76.5 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since January 26, 2007

Contact Information

900 BLAKE WILBUR DR
FIRST FLOOR MC 5311
PALO ALTO, CA
ZIP 94304
Phone: (650) 725-6797
Fax: (650) 723-9805

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

About EUGENE CARRAGEE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eugene Carragee, a provider established in Palo Alto, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881740355 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0117X with license number G51842 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1881740355
Provider Name
EUGENE JOHN CARRAGEE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
900 BLAKE WILBUR DR FIRST FLOOR MC 5311 PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Location Phone
(650) 725-6797
Location Fax
(650) 723-9805
Mailing Address
300 PASTEUR DR EDWARDS R171 MC 5326 STANFORD, CA 94305
Mailing Phone
(650) 725-6797
Mailing Fax
(650) 723-9805
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-26-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

Taxonomy Code
207XS0117X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G51842
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
F08177MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

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.

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 48 times for 40 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 42 times for 39 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 76.5, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 76.5 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 74.31

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 43.95

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 43.95

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

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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 1881740355, 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 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 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 0 + 3 + 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 1881740355.

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Urology
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Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
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PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
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Occupational Therapist (Hand)
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Dermatology
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Physician Assistant
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Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Nurse Practitioner
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Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
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Dermatology
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
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Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881740355, enumerated as an "individual" on January 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 900 BLAKE WILBUR DR FIRST FLOOR MC 5311 PALO ALTO, CA 94304 and the phone number is (650) 725-6797.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0117X and a focus in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine.

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