DR. ERIC SPITZER M.D.
NPI 1992748099
Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine in Stony Brook, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
STONY BROOK, NY
ZIP 11794
Phone: (631) 222-2382

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Areas of Expertise
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Pathology
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About ERIC SPITZER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eric Spitzer, a provider established in Stony Brook, New York with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in clinical pathology/laboratory medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992748099 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0105X with license number 178552 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI: 1992748099
Provider Name: DR. ERIC SPITZER M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STONY BROOK, NY 11794
Location Phone: (631) 222-2382
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1559 STONY BROOK, NY 11790
Mailing Phone: (631) 222-2382
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 06-14-2006
Last Update Date: 06-07-2022
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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: Pathology Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0105X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 178552
License State: NY
Taxonomy Description: A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

Medicare

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

Medicaid

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

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier	Type / Code	Identifier State	Identifier Issuer
01139422	MEDICAID (05)	NY
21F661	OTHER (01)	NY	EMPIRE BC.BS

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Eric Spitzer 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
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.

Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report

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 11794 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

Average New Patient Price $154.28
Minimum New Patient Price $67.4
Maximum New Patient Price $203.53

Average New Patient Copayment $38.57
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 99214

Average Established Patient Price $117.62
Minimum Established Patient Price $21.66
Maximum Established Patient Price $164.45

Average Established Patient Copayment $29.4
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.

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 1992748099, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Check

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 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1992748099.