DR. MICHAEL ALLAN KARAFA D.C.
NPI 1457341869
Chiropractor - Sports Physician in Sewickley, PA
NPI Status: Active since October 26, 2005
Contact Information
1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD
SEWICKLEY, PA
ZIP 15143
Phone: (412) 741-3377
Fax: (412) 741-3273
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 36
- Chiropractor
- Sports Physician
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
About MICHAEL KARAFA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Karafa, a provider established in Sewickley, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in sports physician and more than 36 years of experience. He graduated from National College Of Chiropractic in 1990. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457341869 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NS0005X with license number DC004461L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1457341869
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL ALLAN KARAFA D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
- Location Phone
- (412) 741-3377
- Location Fax
- (412) 741-3273
- Mailing Address
- 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
- Mailing Phone
- (412) 741-3377
- Mailing Fax
- (412) 741-3273
- Medical School Name
- NATIONAL COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
- Graduation Year
- 1990
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-26-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A chiropractor like Michael Karafa helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
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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
Chiropractor Sports Physician
- Taxonomy Code
- 111NS0005X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- DC004461L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A sports chiropractor is uniquely trained to provide care and treatment of injuries or illness resulting from sports and physical fitness activities. Doctors of Chiropractic with the Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), sport specialty certifications from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, have advanced training in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Extremity care, rehabilitation and soft tissue procedures are common skills utilized by these doctors. The specialty training covers a broad spectrum from the pediatric athlete to professional and Olympic athletes, and everything in between, using a variety of techniques and modalities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621686S05 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| 11025226 | OTHER (01) | PA | CAQH PROVIDER ID |
| U00828 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | PA | |
| ASH NETWORKS, INC | OTHER (01) | PA | PIN |
| 400006 | OTHER (01) | PA | UPMC PROVIDER # |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Michael Karafa 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: 6305811167
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: I20040826000768
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.
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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.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 61 = 9 | 9 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1457341869 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972509388 | DR. JOHN ANTHONY STRAKA MD Individual | Otolaryngology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1609847912 | MR. GREGORY H PETERSON PA Individual | Physician Assistant (Medical) | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1609891167 | STRAKA & MCQUONE INC Organization | Audiologist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1902812654 | ROSANNA A MUSTO SAWYER OT Individual | Occupational Therapist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (724) 728-0972 |
| 1952416463 | DR. ALLAN JAY PRESS MD Individual | Ophthalmology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD CRITMORE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-6776 |
| 1871609313 | DR. DOUGLAS WILLIAM BOWERS OD Individual | Optometrist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD CRITMORE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-6776 |
| 1396850889 | DR. ROBERT JOSEPH PAVLIS MD Individual | Ophthalmology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD CRITMORE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-6776 |
| 1447366976 | DR. KEVIN DAVID CLARK MD Individual | Ophthalmology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD CRITMORE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-6776 |
| 1275612913 | MRS. CAROL ANN CRAWFORD M.A., LPC, NCC Individual | Counselor (Mental Health) | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 749-1747 |
| 1679642052 | MS. GAYLE DAVIS L.P.T. Individual | Physical Therapist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5134 |
| 1790810224 | KATIE MASTRIAN Individual | Occupational Therapist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-1619 |
| 1639366792 | MRS. HEATHER LYNN BURTON MPA, PA Individual | Physician Assistant (Surgical) | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1154599918 | MR. JOSEPH ARTHUR POPE MA, CCCA Individual | Audiologist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1811168180 | CHRIS T. O'DONNELL M.D., PC Organization | Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-7440 |
| 1912236571 | DR. ZHISHENG YU MD Individual | Acupuncturist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-3377 |
| 1538422795 | MR. DAVID SCOTT FORD M.S.CCC-SLP Individual | Speech-Language Pathologist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1831447804 | STRAKA & MCQUONE INC Organization | Speech-Language Pathologist | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1316943624 | DR. DEBORAH ANDERSON EATON MD Individual | Otolaryngology (Otology & Neurotology) | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1184620494 | DR. SHELLY JEANNE MCQUONE MD Individual | Otolaryngology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
| 1144226150 | DR. MATTHEW BURRILL STRAKA MD Individual | Otolaryngology | 1099 OHIO RIVER BLVD SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 (412) 741-5670 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457341869, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on October 26, 2005
The provider is located at 1099 Ohio River Blvd Sewickley, Pa 15143 and the phone number is (412) 741-3377
The provider's speciality is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NS0005X with a focus in Sports Physician
The provider has more than 36 years of experience. He graduated from National College Of Chiropractic in 1990.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
This NPI record was last updated on October 26, 2005. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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