VARUN SAXENA M.D.
NPI 1982930178
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in San Francisco, CA

NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2009

Contact Information

505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94143
Phone: (415) 476-1528

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 18
  • Student in an Organized Health Care Educ...
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About VARUN SAXENA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Varun Saxena, a primary care provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program and more than 18 years of experience. He graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2008. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982930178 assigned on October 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 390200000X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1982930178
Provider Name
VARUN SAXENA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Location Phone
(415) 476-1528
Mailing Address
868 MINNESOTA ST UNIT 212 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Mailing Phone
(650) 387-2837
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2008
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-23-2009
Last Update Date
02-11-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Varun Saxena 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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

Taxonomy Code
390200000X
Type
Student, Health Care
Taxonomy Description
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Varun Saxena 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.

Varun Saxena 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: 1658556873

    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: I20110503000150

    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

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.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.

This service was performed for 164 patients

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux

An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.

This service was performed for 99 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 1982930178, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 8 + 3 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1982930178.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Internal Medicine
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Hospitalist
505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982930178, enumerated as an "individual" on October 23, 2009.

The provider is located at 505 PARNASSUS AVE RM 987 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143 and the phone number is (415) 476-1528.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.