BRUCE E. BIRKBY M.D.
NPI 1932103298
Allergy & Immunology in Lawrence, MA
NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2005
Contact Information
500 MERRIMACK ST
RIVERWALK
LAWRENCE, MA
ZIP 01843
Phone: (978) 557-8900
Fax: (978) 557-8944
- Individual
- Male
- Allergy & Immunology
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About BRUCE BIRKBY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Birkby, a provider established in Lawrence, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932103298 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207K00000X with license number 49426 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1932103298
- Provider Name
- BRUCE E. BIRKBY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 500 MERRIMACK ST RIVERWALK LAWRENCE, MA 01843
- Location Phone
- (978) 557-8900
- Location Fax
- (978) 557-8944
- Mailing Address
- 500 MERRIMACK ST RIVERWALK LAWRENCE, MA 01843
- Mailing Phone
- (978) 557-8900
- Mailing Fax
- (978) 557-8944
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-02-2005
- Last Update Date
- 05-10-2008
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Bruce Birkby opted out of Medicare effective on 06-20-2016 until 06-20-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Allergy & Immunology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207K00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 49426
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0012018 | OTHER (01) | NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN | |
| 6287992 | OTHER (01) | CIGNA HEALTHCARE | |
| A66532 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MA | |
| 3066533 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| 978456 | OTHER (01) | NETWORK HEALTH | |
| J06948 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MA | |
| J06948 | OTHER (01) | MA | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| A66532 | OTHER (01) | NV | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS |
| 049426 | OTHER (01) | MA | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN |
| 4374789 | OTHER (01) | AETNA - NON-HMO | |
| 02-00098 | OTHER (01) | EVERCARE | |
| 1932103298 | OTHER (01) | AETNA - HMO | |
| 1216 | OTHER (01) | MA | HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR |
| 67889 | OTHER (01) | HEALTHSOURCE | |
| 30004117 | OTHER (01) | NH | NH MEDICAID |
| 030004806 | OTHER (01) | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Bruce Birkby 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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 06-20-2016
Opt-Out End Date: 06-20-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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
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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 1932103298, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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.
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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932103298, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2005.
The provider is located at 500 MERRIMACK ST RIVERWALK LAWRENCE, MA 01843 and the phone number is (978) 557-8900.
Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207K00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
