WORKU B ZEWDU M.D.
NPI 1982649034
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine in Bronx, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 20, 2006

Contact Information

100 W KINGSBRIDGE RD
MEDICAL DEPT
BRONX, NY
ZIP 10468
Phone: (718) 410-1436
Fax: (718) 579-1192

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Me...
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WORKU ZEWDU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Worku Zewdu, a provider established in Bronx, New York with a medical specialization in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982649034 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204C00000X with license number 216820 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1982649034
Provider Name
WORKU B ZEWDU M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
100 W KINGSBRIDGE RD MEDICAL DEPT BRONX, NY 10468
Location Phone
(718) 410-1436
Location Fax
(718) 579-1192
Mailing Address
100 W KINGSBRIDGE RD MEDICAL DEPT BRONX, NY 10468
Mailing Phone
(718) 410-1436
Mailing Fax
(718) 579-1192
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-20-2006
Last Update Date
12-02-2014
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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

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine

Taxonomy Code
204C00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
216820
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician trained to be responsible for the continuous care in the field of sports medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine and integrates each of these into the management of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation. Source: American Osteopathic Association Additional Resources: AOA Osteopathic Board Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine; https://certification.osteopathic.org/sports-medicine/

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H32733MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Worku Zewdu 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

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.

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz (HCPCS:A4371)

    1 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each (HCPCS:A4385)

    1 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 300 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each (HCPCS:A5120)

    1 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 425 Services Paid

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 17 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

    2 DME suppliers used 19 Medicare Claims 19 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds (HCPCS:E1038)

    2 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    4 DME suppliers used 51 Medicare Claims 53 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) (HCPCS:K0195)

    3 DME suppliers used 34 Medicare Claims 39 Services Paid

Physician Visit Costs

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 10468 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $105.06
  • Minimum New Patient Price $67.4
  • Maximum New Patient Price $203.53
  • Average New Patient Copayment $26.26
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $16.85
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.88

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $83.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $21.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $164.45
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $20.86
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.41
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.11

* 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 1982649034, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1982649034.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982649034, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 100 W KINGSBRIDGE RD MEDICAL DEPT BRONX, NY 10468 and the phone number is (718) 410-1436.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine with taxonomy code 204C00000X.

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