DR. DONALD PRIMER M.D.
NPI 1639276082
Family Medicine in Raton, NM

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2006

Contact Information

203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM
ZIP 87740
Phone: (575) 445-7720
Fax: (575) 445-7737

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 36
  • Family Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DONALD PRIMER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Donald Primer, a primary care provider established in Raton, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Family Medicine and more than 36 years of experience. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1990. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639276082 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number MD2021-0641 (NM). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1639276082
Provider Name
DR. DONALD PRIMER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
203 HOSPITAL DR RATON, NM 87740
Location Phone
(575) 445-7720
Location Fax
(575) 445-7737
Mailing Address
203 HOSPITAL DR RATON, NM 87740
Mailing Phone
(575) 445-7720
Mailing Fax
(575) 445-7737
Medical School Name
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1990
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-20-2006
Last Update Date
07-30-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Donald Primer 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD2021-0641
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

34759 (CO)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Silver - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Silver - EPO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - PPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Elite Gold - PPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze - PPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Everyday Gold - PPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Focused Silver - PPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - PPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Gold - PPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
  • Standard Silver - PPO

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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
01347590MEDICAID (05)CO 
81882815MEDICAID (05)CO 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Donald Primer 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.

Donald Primer 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: 6002904869

    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: I20210806001712

    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

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

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.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 61 times for 31 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 68 times for 30 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 71 times for 21 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.

This service was performed 27 times for 11 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

This service was performed 15 times for 14 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes

Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

This service was performed 14 times for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.19 for a new patient copayment and $24.09 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 87740 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.79
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.26
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.19
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.38
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.35
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.09
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.25
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.83

* 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.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Donald Primer is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER203 HOSPITAL DRIVE
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661Critical Access Hospitals

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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.
1639276082
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
26694712016
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 68
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 68 = 22

The NPI number 1639276082 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1780983429MR. MICHAEL LYNN BROWN C.F.A.
Individual
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7700
1053511303 TROPHA A WRIGHT M.D.
Individual
Surgery203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1649653320 ERIN PEARCY P.A.-C
Individual
Physician Assistant (Medical)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1568424356 JOHN CLAUDE BAGWELL MD
Individual
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7739
1902143977MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Clinic/Center203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1346780434MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1013545110 SARA JESSANNE LARK FNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7771
1902818719MS. LORETTA A CONDER MD
Individual
Internal Medicine203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(505) 445-7793
1831347251 LEONARDO E LOPEZ JR. M.D.
Individual
Pediatrics203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 303-3692
1083931109MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7720
1609189497 VINAY SAINI M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1598717217DR. DOUGLAS CRAIG SMITH MD
Individual
Family Medicine203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1851989305 LAUREL ESCANO LAUREL
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Family)203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1275078354DR. RONALD S LOTOC MD
Individual
Family Medicine203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7774
1508843293 LOUISA GAYLE CHAVEZ MD
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1821078270DR. JESSICA L ROBERTS DO
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-3661
1700989969 DAVID W FAIRBANKS MD
Individual
Family Medicine203 HOSPITAL DR
RATON, NM 87740
(575) 445-7720

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639276082, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on September 20, 2006

The provider is located at 203 Hospital Dr Raton, Nm 87740 and the phone number is (575) 445-7720

The provider's speciality is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X

The provider has more than 36 years of experience. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1990.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary 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.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $84.79 with an average copayment of $21.19 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $96.38 and an average copayment of 24.09. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes, Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less, Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes and Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): MINERS' COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on September 20, 2006. 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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