DR. VASUMATHI KEITH BROWN MD., LADC-1
NPI 1922045038
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Holliston, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2006

Contact Information

49 CENTRAL ST STE UNITB
HOLLISTON, MA
ZIP 01746
Phone: (978) 710-9877
Fax: (888) 488-2940

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 39
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About VASUMATHI BROWN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vasumathi Brown, a provider established in Holliston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine and more than 39 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922045038 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number 207994 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1922045038
Provider Name
DR. VASUMATHI KEITH BROWN MD., LADC-1
Other Name
DR. VASUMATHI GOVINDARAJAN MD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
49 CENTRAL ST STE UNITB HOLLISTON, MA 01746
Location Phone
(978) 710-9877
Location Fax
(888) 488-2940
Mailing Address
2308 S HOPKINS AVE TITUSVILLE, FL 32780
Mailing Phone
(978) 219-9049
Mailing Fax
(888) 488-2940
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1987
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-31-2006
Last Update Date
01-02-2024
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207LP2900X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
207994
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

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)
1101YA0400XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Counselor
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

16721 (MA)
2202C00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Independent Medical Examiner

207994 (MA)
3207QA0401XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine
Addiction Medicine

207994 (MA)
42084A0401XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Addiction Medicine

207994 (MA)
5208D00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

General Practice

207994 (MA)
6208M00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalist

207994 (MA)
7208VP0014XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pain Medicine
Interventional Pain Medicine

207994 (MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
J28547OTHER (01)BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
2025710MEDICAID (05)MA 
AA38478OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CA
P00716212OTHER (01)MARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Vasumathi Brown 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.

Vasumathi Brown 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: 7517923410

    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: I20041202000509

    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

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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 1922045038, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
8
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1922045038.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922045038, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 49 CENTRAL ST STE UNITB HOLLISTON, MA 01746 and the phone number is (978) 710-9877.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.

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