NEAL M. BLITZ DPM
NPI 1982788972
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in New York, NY
NPI Status: Active since October 25, 2006
Contact Information
120 E 56TH ST
SUITE 800
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10022
Phone: (212) 776-4250
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About NEAL BLITZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Neal Blitz, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot & ankle surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982788972 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0103X with license number N005575 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1982788972
- Provider Name
- NEAL M. BLITZ DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 120 E 56TH ST SUITE 800 NEW YORK, NY 10022
- Location Phone
- (212) 776-4250
- Mailing Address
- 120 E 56TH ST SUITE 800 NEW YORK, NY 10022
- Mailing Phone
- (212) 776-4250
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-27-2015
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Neal Blitz opted out of Medicare effective on 11-20-2017 until 11-20-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0103X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- N005575
- License State
- NY
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 213E00000X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | E4423 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| U96535 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Neal Blitz 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 11-20-2017
Opt-Out End Date: 11-20-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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: No
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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 1982788972, we treat the final digit (2) 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982788972, enumerated as an "individual" on October 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 120 E 56TH ST SUITE 800 NEW YORK, NY 10022 and the phone number is (212) 776-4250.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0103X and a focus in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
