AMY DU
NPI 1922452978
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since April 15, 2016

Contact Information

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-3030

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 14
  • Anesthesiology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About AMY DU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Amy Du, an anesthesiologist established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 14 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922452978 assigned on April 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 277860 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1922452978
Provider Name
AMY DU
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
55 FRUIT ST BOSTON, MA 02114
Location Phone
(617) 726-3030
Mailing Address
55 FRUIT STREET GRAY BIGELOW 444 BOSTON, MA 02114
Mailing Phone
(617) 726-3030
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2012
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-15-2016
Last Update Date
01-27-2020
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An anesthesiologist like Amy Du 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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Secondary Locations

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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

Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
277860
License State
MA
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.

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)
1390200000XStudent, Health Care

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Amy Du 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.

Amy Du 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: 3678823457

    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: I20241231001791

    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 extensive surgery on spine

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on brain

Anesthesia for a brain procedure involves administering medications to ensure you are pain-free and comfortable during surgery. It can make you drowsy or completely unconscious. It's safe, monitored by a specialist, and designed to help you recover smoothly.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

This service was performed 29 times for 29 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 11 times for 11 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. Amy Du is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
EUCLID HOSPITAL18901 LAKE SHORE BOULEVARD
EUCLID, OH 44119
(216) 531-9000Acute Care Hospitals
HILLCREST HOSPITAL6780 MAYFIELD ROAD
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124
(440) 312-4500Acute 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 1922452978, 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 4 → 8 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 + 9 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1922452978.

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Internal Medicine
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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Urology
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Anesthesiology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Psychologist
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
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Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
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Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
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BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922452978, enumerated as an "individual" on April 15, 2016.

The provider is located at 55 FRUIT ST BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-3030.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Amy Du is affiliated with: EUCLID HOSPITAL and HILLCREST HOSPITAL.