VIRGINIA G BLEASE PA
NPI 1942330238
Physician Assistant - Medical in North Charleston, SC

NPI Status: Active since March 06, 2007

Contact Information

2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29406
Phone: (843) 797-5050
Fax: (843) 797-3633

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About VIRGINIA BLEASE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Virginia Blease, a primary care provider established in North Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942330238 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number 1179 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1942330238
Provider Name
VIRGINIA G BLEASE PA
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Location Phone
(843) 797-5050
Location Fax
(843) 797-3633
Mailing Address
2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Mailing Phone
(843) 797-5050
Mailing Fax
(843) 797-3633
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-06-2007
Last Update Date
04-03-2024
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Virginia Blease sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
1179
License State
SC

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Direction Bronze 1 - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
  • Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
  • Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
  • Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
  • Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
  • Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Bronze 6 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Gold 1 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Gold 5 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 14 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Silver 40 - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Gold - EPO
  • BlueEssentials Standard Silver - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential- - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard- - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Virginia Blease 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.

3d radiographic procedure

A 3D radiographic procedure is a non-invasive imaging test that helps doctors visualize the internal structures of your body in three dimensions. This advanced technology provides detailed images, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It involves exposure to minimal radiation.

This service was performed 34 times for 31 patients

Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms

A definitive drug test is a detailed examination that can identify specific drugs in your system, even closely related ones. Techniques like GC/MS and LC/MS are used for high precision. This helps ensure accurate results for your safety and health.

This service was performed 133 times for 105 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 524 times for 257 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 63 times for 55 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

This service was performed 29 times for 14 patients

Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers

Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.

This service was performed 133 times for 105 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.

This service was performed 48 times for 47 patients

X-ray of middle and lower spine, 2 views

An X-ray of the middle and lower spine, or 2-view lumbar spine X-ray, involves capturing images of your back. This helps detect issues like fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. It's painless and quick, taking only a few minutes.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views

An X-ray of the upper spine with 4-5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in your neck and upper back. This procedure helps identify issues like fractures, infections, or deformities.

This service was performed 23 times for 22 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
e-Prescribing 97% 894
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Health Information Exchange 58% 484
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral.
Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel LevelYesN/A
Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level.
Security Risk AnalysisYesN/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocolsYesN/A
Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs.

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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 1942330238, 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.

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 24 = 62

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.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1942330238.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
2880 TRICOM ST, SIUTE B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physical Therapist
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery
2880 TRICOM ST
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physical Therapist
2880 TRICOM ST, SUITE B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Rehabilitation Unit
2880 TRICOM ST, SUITE B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery
2880 TRICOM ST
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physical Therapist
2880 TRICOM ST, SUITE B
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2880 TRICOM ST
N CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)
2880 TRICOM ST
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Orthopaedic Surgery
2880 TRICOM ST
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2880 TRICOM ST
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942330238, enumerated as an "individual" on March 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 2880 TRICOM ST NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406 and the phone number is (843) 797-5050.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.