TARA ELIZABETH FONTENOT PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
NPI 1285992693
Physical Therapist in Charlottesville, VA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Tara Fontenot 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.

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.

• PECOS PAC ID: 8224291554

  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: I20120523000370

  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.

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.

Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes

An evaluation for physical therapy is a 30-minute session where a physical therapist assesses your current physical condition. They'll examine your strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility to identify areas needing improvement. This helps tailor a therapy plan to your specific needs.

This service was performed 41 times for 34 patients

Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes

This therapy helps retrain your brain, nerves, and muscles to work together. Through targeted exercises, your body learns to regain lost functions or improve current abilities. Each session lasts 15 minutes.

This service was performed 810 times for 57 patients

Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes

This therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.

This service was performed 34 times for 17 patients

Therapy procedure using functional activities

A therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.

This service was performed 835 times for 59 patients

Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes

This service involves training sessions, each lasting 15 minutes, focused on teaching you essential self-care or home management skills. You'll learn techniques to manage your health condition at home, promoting independence and enhancing your quality of life.

This service was performed 121 times for 51 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.72 for a new patient copayment and $17.52 for an established patient copayment.

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 22901 ZIP code area.

* 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 Validation Check Digit Calculation

The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

The NPI number 1285992693 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

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Frequently Asked Questions