DR. CLIFFORD J SCHOB M.D.
NPI 1992704092
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Millburn, NJ

NPI Status: Active since July 20, 2005

Contact Information

235 MILLBURN AVE
SUITE 102
MILLBURN, NJ
ZIP 07041
Phone: (973) 258-1177
Fax: (973) 258-1818

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About CLIFFORD SCHOB

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Clifford Schob, a provider established in Millburn, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992704092 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number MA054352 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1992704092
Provider Name
DR. CLIFFORD J SCHOB M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
235 MILLBURN AVE SUITE 102 MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Location Phone
(973) 258-1177
Location Fax
(973) 258-1818
Mailing Address
235 MILLBURN AVE SUITE 102 MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Mailing Phone
(973) 258-1177
Mailing Fax
(973) 258-1818
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-20-2005
Last Update Date
09-16-2013
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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. Clifford Schob opted out of Medicare effective on 07-01-2024 until 07-01-2026. 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

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207XX0005X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA054352
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00415034MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NJ 
E40024MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 
0700530001MEDICARE NSC (07)NJ 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Clifford Schob 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

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 07-01-2024

  • Opt-Out End Date: 07-01-2026

  • 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: 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.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

This service was performed 36 times for 16 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 52 times for 23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 100% 2799
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration
e-Prescribing 74% 38
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Implementation of medication management practice improvementsYesN/A
Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews.
Medication Reconciliation 96% 115
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
Osteoarthritis (OA): Function and Pain Assessment 17% 191
Percentage of patient visits for patients aged 21 years and older with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) with assessment for function and pain
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up 100% 2159
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
Patient-Specific Education 32% 356
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 100% 520
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Provide Patient Access 96% 356
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information.
Secure Messaging 1% 356
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period.
Security Risk AnalysisYesN/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.
Specialized Registry ReportingYesN/A
The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI.
TCPI ParticipationYesN/A
Participation in the CMS Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative

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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 1992704092, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1992704092.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
235 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Obstetrics & Gynecology
235 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Obstetrics & Gynecology
235 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 101
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Internal Medicine
235 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
235 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 102
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
235 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 102
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Obstetrics & Gynecology
235 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992704092, enumerated as an "individual" on July 20, 2005.

The provider is located at 235 MILLBURN AVE SUITE 102 MILLBURN, NJ 07041 and the phone number is (973) 258-1177.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.

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