CRAIG SPRENGER PA-C
NPI 1881762573
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Boca Raton, FL

NPI Status: Active since December 01, 2006

Contact Information

1398 SW 18TH ST
BOCA RATON, FL
ZIP 33486
Phone: (561) 395-6823
Fax: (561) 395-6823

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 44
  • Physician Assistant
  • Surgical
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CRAIG SPRENGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Craig Sprenger, a provider established in Boca Raton, Florida with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in surgical and more than 44 years of experience. He graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1982. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881762573 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AS0400X with license number PA1816 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1881762573
Provider Name
CRAIG SPRENGER PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1398 SW 18TH ST BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Location Phone
(561) 395-6823
Location Fax
(561) 395-6823
Mailing Address
1398 SW 18TH ST BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Mailing Phone
(561) 395-6823
Mailing Fax
(561) 395-6823
Medical School Name
JS WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE, CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year
1982
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-01-2006
Last Update Date
10-18-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Physician Assistant Surgical

Taxonomy Code
363AS0400X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA1816
License State
FL

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
S62049MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
E1136WMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 
PA1816OTHER (01)FLLICENSE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Craig Sprenger 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.

Craig Sprenger 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: 1850311523

    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: I20051128000459

    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.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

This service was performed 90 times for 87 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

This service was performed 125 times for 121 patients

Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis

This procedure involves replacing parts of your knee joint prosthesis that have worn out or become damaged. Specifically, components in your thigh and lower leg bones are revised to improve joint function and alleviate discomfort.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis

A revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis is a surgery to replace an old or malfunctioning hip implant. It involves removing the previous implant, cleaning the area, and inserting a new prosthesis. This procedure aims to restore mobility and alleviate pain.

This service was performed 19 times for 16 patients

Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant

This procedure involves repairing a fractured thigh bone by inserting a bone implant. The implant helps stabilize the bone, allowing it to heal correctly. It's performed under anesthesia and requires a hospital stay for recovery.

This service was performed 34 times for 34 patients

Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement

This procedure involves treating a fracture at the top of your thigh bone. A stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement is placed to aid in healing. This helps restore mobility and function while reducing pain. The treatment aims for a quick and safe recovery.

This service was performed 31 times for 31 patients

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. Craig Sprenger is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL800 MEADOWS RD
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
(561) 955-4200Acute 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 1881762573, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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.

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

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 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1881762573.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881762573, enumerated as an "individual" on December 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 1398 SW 18TH ST BOCA RATON, FL 33486 and the phone number is (561) 395-6823.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AS0400X and a focus in Surgical.

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

Craig Sprenger is affiliated with: BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL.