DR. BENJAMIN YUHICO ALBANO M.D.
NPI 1982603650
Internal Medicine in Festus, MO

NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2005

Contact Information

1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO
ZIP 63028
Phone: (636) 933-5337
Fax: (636) 933-8090

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 28
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BENJAMIN ALBANO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Albano, an internist established in Festus, Missouri with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 28 years of experience. He graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1998. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982603650 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 2001018643 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1982603650
Provider Name
DR. BENJAMIN YUHICO ALBANO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1400 US HIGHWAY 61 FESTUS, MO 63028
Location Phone
(636) 933-5337
Location Fax
(636) 933-8090
Mailing Address
1400 US HIGHWAY 61 STE H1521 FESTUS, MO 63028
Mailing Phone
(636) 933-5337
Mailing Fax
(636) 933-8090
Medical School Name
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1998
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-15-2005
Last Update Date
04-16-2024
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An internist like Benjamin Albano is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, 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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2001018643
License State
MO
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Standard - PPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
205427404MEDICAID (05)MO 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Benjamin Albano 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.

Benjamin Albano 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: 2264482405

    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: I20050126000419

    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-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    3 DME suppliers used 74 Medicare Claims 74 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Nebulizer, with compressor (HCPCS:E0570)

    2 DME suppliers used 20 Medicare Claims 20 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    6 DME suppliers used 92 Medicare Claims 92 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:K0738)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 1,055 times for 304 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 238 times for 225 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 41 times for 39 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 66 times for 65 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $32.07 for a new patient copayment and $24.59 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 63028 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $128.28
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.65
  • Maximum New Patient Price $169.38
  • Average New Patient Copayment $32.07
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.91
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.34

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $98.37
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.76
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.92
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.59
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.48

* 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.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Benjamin Albano is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO 63028
(636) 933-1000Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1982603650, 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

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 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 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 1982603650.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO 63028
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO 63028
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO 63028
Specialist
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 250
FESTUS, MO 63028
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 150
FESTUS, MO 63028
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 110
FESTUS, MO 63028
Specialist
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 340
FESTUS, MO 63028
Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE G-50
FESTUS, MO 63028
Physician Assistant
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 310
FESTUS, MO 63028
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE G20
FESTUS, MO 63028
Hospitalist
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE G20
FESTUS, MO 63028
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 310
FESTUS, MO 63028
Surgery
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE G40
FESTUS, MO 63028
Specialist
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 340
FESTUS, MO 63028
Specialist
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 340
FESTUS, MO 63028
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, G30
FESTUS, MO 63028
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 340
FESTUS, MO 63028
Psychiatric Unit
1400 US HIGHWAY 61
FESTUS, MO 63028
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE 250
FESTUS, MO 63028
Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
1400 US HIGHWAY 61, SUITE G - 50
FESTUS, MO 63028

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982603650, enumerated as an "individual" on July 15, 2005.

The provider is located at 1400 US HIGHWAY 61 FESTUS, MO 63028 and the phone number is (636) 933-5337.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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

Benjamin Albano is affiliated with: MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON.