ROBERT JOSEPH OPTICAN MD NPI 1639272164

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1639272164
  • Provider Name: ROBERT JOSEPH OPTICAN, MD
  • Classification: Radiology - 2085R0202X
  • Specialization: Diagnostic Radiology
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 2301 ERWIN RD
    DURHAM, NC
    ZIP 27705
  • Phone: (919) 684-8111

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NPI Details

Robert Joseph Optican, MD is a diagnostic radiology radiology in Durham, NC with 38 years of experience. The provider is a radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. Robert Joseph Optican, MD NPI is 1639272164. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1988

The provider's business location address is:

2301 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC
ZIP 27705-699
Phone: (919) 684-8111

The NPI 1639272164 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS:Q9967)
  • X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS:71045)
  • X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
  • Ct scan of chest without contrast (HCPCS:71250)
  • Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (HCPCS:71271)
  • Ct scan of chest without contrast (HCPCS:71250)
  • Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71275)
  • X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
  • Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS:70450)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (HCPCS:74176)
  • X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (HCPCS:74018)
  • Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast (HCPCS:75574)
  • Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76770)
  • Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74174)
  • Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (HCPCS:71271)
  • Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76770)
  • Ct scan of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71260)
  • X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS:72110)
  • Ct scan of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71260)
  • X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
  • X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
  • X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS:73560)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
  • X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
  • Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93971)
  • Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS:93880)
  • Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76705)
  • Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71275)
  • Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS:93880)
  • Mri scan of heart before and after contrast (HCPCS:75561)
  • Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (HCPCS:74176)
  • X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (HCPCS:72050)
  • Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76705)
  • Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (HCPCS:72125)
  • X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS:73560)
  • X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
  • X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73130)
  • X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
  • Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS:76536)
  • Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93925)
  • X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73630)
  • X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS:72170)
  • X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73610)
  • Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93926)
  • Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76775)
  • Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (HCPCS:74230)
  • X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
  • X-ray of middle spine, 2 views (HCPCS:72070)
  • X-ray of paranasal sinus, 1-2 views (HCPCS:70210)
  • X-ray of chest, 3 views (HCPCS:71047)
  • X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72040)
  • Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast (HCPCS:74170)
  • Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76700)
  • X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS:73552)
  • X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73110)
  • X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72082)
  • X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:70220)
  • X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:71101)
  • X-ray lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views bending views (HCPCS:72120)
  • X-ray of forearm, 2 views (HCPCS:73090)
  • Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93925)
  • Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76775)
  • X-ray of lower leg, 2 views (HCPCS:73590)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 9/7/2006 and was last updated on 1/6/2023.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
12085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic Radiology25706TENNESSEENo
22085R0202XRadiologyDiagnostic Radiology35243NORTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
13085061MEDICAIDTENNESSEE
23029527OTHERTENNESSEEBCBS
3207692708MEDICAIDMISSOURI
4125862001MEDICAIDARKANSAS
500115965MEDICAIDMISSISSIPPI
696941OTHERARKANSASBCBS

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