LEE CHRISTOPHER ROSS FNP-C
NPI 1982116331
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Bamberg, SC

NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2017

Contact Information

526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC
ZIP 29003
Phone: (803) 245-2433

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 10
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LEE ROSS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lee Ross, a provider established in Bamberg, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family and more than 10 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982116331 assigned on October 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 21001 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1982116331
Provider Name
LEE CHRISTOPHER ROSS FNP-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
526 NORTH ST BAMBERG, SC 29003
Location Phone
(803) 245-2433
Mailing Address
3339 CROWELL LN MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Mailing Phone
(843) 813-2118
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2016
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-25-2017
Last Update Date
12-27-2018
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Lee Ross is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, 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

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
21001
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:

  • First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Signature - HMO
  • 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

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
NP5207MEDICAID (05)SC 
SCC955OTHER (01)SCMEDICARE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Lee Ross 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.

Lee Ross 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: 8123376738

    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: I20180730001680

    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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    4 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 32 Services Paid

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.

Automated urinalysis test

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

This service was performed 20 times for 17 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 95 times for 67 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $20.79 for a new patient copayment and $23.78 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 29003 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $83.18
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.57
  • Maximum New Patient Price $163.84
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.79
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.39
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.96

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.12
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.96
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.52
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.78
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.38

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1982116331, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
1
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1982116331.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Family Medicine
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Family Medicine
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Physician Assistant
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
General Practice
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Nurse Practitioner
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003
Physician Assistant
526 NORTH ST
BAMBERG, SC 29003

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982116331, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2017.

The provider is located at 526 NORTH ST BAMBERG, SC 29003 and the phone number is (803) 245-2433.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: First Choice Next, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.