SKY R BLUE M.D.
NPI 1659365575
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Boise, ID


Quality Rating: 92.86 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since September 07, 2005

Contact Information

125 E IDAHO ST
SUITE 203
BOISE, ID
ZIP 83712
Phone: (208) 338-0148
Fax: (208) 336-4027

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 37
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SKY BLUE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sky Blue, an internist established in Boise, Idaho with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease and more than 37 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1989. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659365575 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number M7398 (ID). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1659365575
Provider Name
SKY R BLUE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 203 BOISE, ID 83712
Location Phone
(208) 338-0148
Location Fax
(208) 336-4027
Mailing Address
125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 203 BOISE, ID 83712
Mailing Phone
(208) 338-0148
Mailing Fax
(208) 336-4027
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1989
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-07-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like Sky Blue is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RI0200X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M7398
License State
ID
Taxonomy Description
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 7750 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
  • Connect Bronze Expanded Standard - PPO
  • Connect Bronze HDHP - PPO
  • Connect Catastrophic - PPO
  • Connect Gold - PPO
  • Connect Gold Standard - PPO
  • Connect Silver - PPO
  • Connect Silver Standard - PPO
  • High Plains Bronze HDHP - PPO
  • High Plains Bronze Standard Expanded - PPO
  • High Plains Gold - PPO
  • Navigator Bronze 7000 Exchange - PPO
  • Navigator Bronze 9200 - PPO
  • Navigator Bronze HSA 8050 - PPO
  • Navigator Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Navigator Gold 1500 Exchange - PPO
  • Navigator Gold 500 Exchange - PPO
  • Navigator Silver 3500 Exchange - PPO
  • Navigator Silver 4000 Exchange - PPO
  • Navigator Silver 5000 - PPO
  • Navigator Silver HSA 3500 - PPO

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

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

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1138504MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)ID 
G16995MEDICARE UPIN (02)ID 
J1676OTHER (01)IDBLUE CROSS OF IDAHO
000010000484OTHER (01)IDREGENCE BLUE SHIELD OF ID

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sky Blue is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Sky Blue 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: 8224124037

    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: I20071009000922

    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? Maybe

    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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 15 times for 12 patients

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 81 times for 56 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 167 times for 93 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 109 times for 104 patients

Injection of drug or substance into vein

This procedure involves introducing a medication or substance directly into your vein using a syringe. It's a quick and efficient way to deliver treatment throughout your body. You might feel a small prick when the needle enters. It's generally safe and effective.

This service was performed 14 times for 11 patients

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 83712 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average New Patient Price $121.27
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.44
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.17
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.31
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.11
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.04

Established Patients Visit Costs *

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

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.26
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.68
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $130.93
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.31
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.17
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.73

* 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.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 92.86, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 92.86 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 72.58

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 78.17

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: 78.17

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

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. Sky Blue is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ST LUKE'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER190 EAST BANNOCK STREET
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-2222Acute Care 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.
1659365575
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
261096610514
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 65 = 55

The NPI number 1659365575 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1952351710 GERARD ROBERT W. KLOMP MD, MS
Individual
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 201
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 385-9330
1689629784MR. TROY BRITTON CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 303
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 344-5757
1942256953 RODNEY RIGGS PA
Individual
Physician Assistant125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 303
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 344-5757
1427070929 RONALD E JUTZY MD
Individual
Neurological Surgery125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 102
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-7300
1083716153 CASI MCPHERSON WYATT DO
Individual
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 203
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 338-0148
1225167588DR. BIRGITT LUCILLE DAU M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 203
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 388-0148
1871588400 JAMES H WHITESIDE MD
Individual
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 300
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-7335
1093767527 MICHAEL P NAEVE MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 102
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-7399
1366555971 HARLEY NEIL SWEETEN PA
Individual
Physician Assistant125 E IDAHO ST SUITE 102
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-7300
1447893896 CAROLINE MURPHY PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant125 E IDAHO ST
BOISE, ID 83712
(208) 381-9350

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659365575, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on September 07, 2005

The provider is located at 125 E Idaho St Suite 203 Boise, Id 83712 and the phone number is (208) 338-0148

The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X with a focus in Infectious Disease

The provider has more than 37 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1989.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Moda Health Plan, Inc., Mountain Health CO-OP,. 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.

The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: uses technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $121.27 with an average copayment of $30.31 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $93.26 and an average copayment of 23.31. 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes and Injection of drug or substance into vein.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): ST LUKE'S REGIONAL 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 07, 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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