MR. CHARLES AUGUSTINE SYMS III M.D.
NPI 1902844202
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in San Antonio, TX
NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2006
Contact Information
21 SPURS LN
SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78240
Phone: (210) 614-6070
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Otology & Neurotology
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About CHARLES SYMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Syms, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in otology & neurotology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1902844202 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0901X with license number K6356 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1902844202
- Provider Name
- MR. CHARLES AUGUSTINE SYMS III M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 21 SPURS LN SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
- Location Phone
- (210) 614-6070
- Mailing Address
- 21 SPURS LN SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-02-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-26-2019
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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
Otolaryngology Otology & Neurotology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207YX0901X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- K6356
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207Y00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Otolaryngology | K6356 (TX) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102597503 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 102597502 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Charles Syms 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | 11% | 470 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period | ||
| Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop | Yes | N/A |
| Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology. | ||
| Improved Practices that Disseminate Appropriate Self-Management Materials | Yes | N/A |
| Provide self-management materials at an appropriate literacy level and in an appropriate language. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 11% | 468 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
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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 1902844202, 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.
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902844202, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2006.
The provider is located at 21 SPURS LN SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240 and the phone number is (210) 614-6070.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0901X and a focus in Otology & Neurotology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
