CHRISTOPHER JOHN SIMOTAS MD
NPI 1932351137
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Newark, NJ

NPI Status: Active since October 21, 2008

Contact Information

90 BERGEN STREET
DOCTORS OFFICE COMPLEX SUITE 5400
NEWARK, NJ
ZIP 07103
Phone: (973) 972-1582

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 23
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER SIMOTAS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Simotas, a provider established in Newark, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in clinical genetics (m.d.) and more than 23 years of experience. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2004. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932351137 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SG0201X with license number 25MA08459400 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1932351137
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER JOHN SIMOTAS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
90 BERGEN STREET DOCTORS OFFICE COMPLEX SUITE 5400 NEWARK, NJ 07103
Location Phone
(973) 972-1582
Mailing Address
30 SUMMER HILL RD WAYNE, NJ 07470
Mailing Phone
(973) 432-5012
Medical School Name
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year
2004
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-21-2008
Last Update Date
02-13-2020
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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

Medical Genetics Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

Taxonomy Code
207SG0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA08459400
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

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)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

25MA08459400 (NJ)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Simotas 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.

Christopher Simotas 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: 7214076660

    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: I20091125000198

    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 1932351137, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
7
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1932351137.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932351137, enumerated as an "individual" on October 21, 2008.

The provider is located at 90 BERGEN STREET DOCTORS OFFICE COMPLEX SUITE 5400 NEWARK, NJ 07103 and the phone number is (973) 972-1582.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SG0201X and a focus in Clinical Genetics (M.D.).