DR. PAUL J. WIEGAND M.D.
NPI 1932151370
Anesthesiology in Bloomsburg, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 16, 2006

Contact Information

549 FAIR ST
BLOOMSBURG, PA
ZIP 17815
Phone: (570) 387-2147
Fax: (570) 387-2042

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About PAUL WIEGAND

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Wiegand, an anesthesiologist established in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932151370 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number MD060700L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1932151370
Provider Name
DR. PAUL J. WIEGAND M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
549 FAIR ST BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
Location Phone
(570) 387-2147
Location Fax
(570) 387-2042
Mailing Address
100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE, PA 17822
Mailing Phone
(570) 271-6144
Mailing Fax
(570) 387-2042
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-16-2006
Last Update Date
11-14-2018
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An anesthesiologist like Paul Wiegand 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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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD060700L
License State
PA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
001655730MEDICAID (05)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Paul Wiegand 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

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 other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth

Anesthesia for a mouth procedure involves administering medication to prevent pain during the treatment. It could be local, numbing a specific area, or general, where you're unconscious. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during your dental or oral surgery.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older)

Anesthesia for lower abdomen hernia repair in individuals aged 1 year or older involves administering medication to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be either general (you're asleep) or regional (numbs a large area). It's safe and monitored by professionals.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

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
Pre-operative OSA assessment 100% 817
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Use of QCDR to support clinical decision makingYesN/A
Participation in a QCDR, demonstrating performance of activities that promote implementation of shared clinical decision making capabilities.

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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 1932151370, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
0
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 1 → 2 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 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1932151370.

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Physical Therapist
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Internal Medicine
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Registered Nurse
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Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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Physician Assistant
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Emergency Medicine
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Public Health or Welfare
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932151370, enumerated as an "individual" on May 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 549 FAIR ST BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815 and the phone number is (570) 387-2147.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

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