JAMES ANDREW PROBOLUS M.D.
NPI 1962520015
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Hershey, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 27, 2007

Contact Information

500 UNIVERSITY DR
MC A410
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (717) 531-6263
Fax: (717) 531-4328

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 24
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JAMES PROBOLUS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Probolus, an internist established in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine and more than 24 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962520015 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number MD429204 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1962520015
Provider Name
JAMES ANDREW PROBOLUS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
500 UNIVERSITY DR MC A410 HERSHEY, PA 17033
Location Phone
(717) 531-6263
Location Fax
(717) 531-4328
Mailing Address
PO BOX 858 MC A410 HERSHEY, PA 17033
Mailing Phone
(800) 243-1455
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2002
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-27-2007
Last Update Date
10-16-2019
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An internist like James Probolus 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

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

Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RH0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD429204
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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

MD429204 (PA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Probolus 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.

James Probolus 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: 7911075692

    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: I20081008000144

    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

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, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 27 times for 15 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 34 times for 24 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 82 times for 51 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 39 times for 37 patients

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. James Probolus is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-8521Acute 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.
1962520015
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
29122102002
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 24 = 45
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
50 - 45 = 55

The NPI number 1962520015 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 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1609879691 HY J DEPAMPHILIS MD
Individual
Internal Medicine500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1972506137DR. JOY CELESTE COTTON M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1801897822DR. CLAUDE FANELLI M.D.
Individual
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1174525810 DEBRA BYLER MD
Individual
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1730173683MRS. CATHERINE ANNE RODEN PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant (Medical)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1558357582DR. JULIE ANN RHOADES AU.D.
Individual
Audiologist500 UNIVERSITY DR UPC I, SUITE 700, MC HU10
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-7171
1427044213DR. MICHELE LESLIE GERRISH AU.D.
Individual
Audiologist500 UNIVERSITY DR UPC1 SUITE 700
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-7171
1982692190 KRISTINE L FORTUNA MD
Individual
Orthopaedic Surgery500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1336137439 MICHAEL D DETTORRE DO
Individual
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)500 UNIVERSITY DR M.S.HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-5337
1114917200 DAVID SOYBEL MD
Individual
Surgery500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1124000849MRS. BARBARA HENCH GOODYEAR CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1669458022DR. CHARLES SHERMAN SPECHT M.D.
Individual
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 233-4082
1134107188MRS. CHRISTINE H BRUCE PA C MHSA
Individual
Physician Assistant500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-4221
1093794430 KARL MATTHEW FELSHEIM PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant (Medical)500 UNIVERSITY DR H053
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-8898
1780657890 MICHELLE MARIE SPONG PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant (Medical)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1861467565MRS. BROOKE MICHELLE OLENOWSKI PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1164499521 SINISA DOVAT MD
Individual
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1215996343 NANCY J OLSEN MD
Individual
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1366401671 BARBARA ANN BIRRIEL CRNP
Individual
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(800) 243-1455
1598727802 RONALD RUBINSTEIN PT
Individual
Physical Therapist500 UNIVERSITY DR EC 130
HERSHEY, PA 17033
(717) 531-8521

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962520015, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on March 27, 2007

The provider is located at 500 University Dr Mc A410 Hershey, Pa 17033 and the phone number is (717) 531-6263

The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X with a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The provider has more than 24 years of experience.

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 most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes and Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): MILTON S HERSHEY 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 March 27, 2007. 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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