LULU M. GIZAW PA-C
NPI 1962417345
Physician Assistant - Medical in Seattle, WA

NPI Status: Active since July 31, 2006

Contact Information

325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA
ZIP 98104
Phone: (206) 744-3000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LULU GIZAW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lulu Gizaw, a primary care provider established in Seattle, Washington with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962417345 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA10004354 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1962417345
Provider Name
LULU M. GIZAW PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
325 9TH AVE SEATTLE, WA 98104
Location Phone
(206) 744-3000
Mailing Address
2100 POWELL ST STE 900 EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Mailing Phone
(510) 851-7423
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-31-2006
Last Update Date
07-25-2016
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Lulu Gizaw 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.
PA10004354
License State
WA

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)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

PA10004354 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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

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
25733UOTHER (01)WAREGENCE BLUE SHIELD PIN
Q03689MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
0177140OTHER (01)WAL&I PIN
8358418MEDICAID (05)WA 
8800217MEDICARE PIN (08)WA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Lulu Gizaw 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.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes

This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

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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 1962417345, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1962417345.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359885
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Emergency Medicine
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359774
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
325 9TH AVE, HMC PHARMACY MAILSTOP 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
325 9TH AVE, DIVISION OF VASCULAR SURGERY
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Emergency Medicine
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE, BOX #359930
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
325 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
325 9TH AVE, BOX 359912
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962417345, enumerated as an "individual" on July 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 325 9TH AVE SEATTLE, WA 98104 and the phone number is (206) 744-3000.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.