DR. CHARLES POLAK M.D.
NPI 1003974767
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics in Linden, NJ

NPI Status: Active since December 05, 2006

Contact Information

328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE
LINDEN, NJ
ZIP 07036
Phone: (908) 925-7519
Fax: (908) 925-2842

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics

About CHARLES POLAK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Polak, a provider established in Linden, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, Ph.d. Medical Genetics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003974767 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 170100000X with license number 25MA03464300 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1003974767
Provider Name
DR. CHARLES POLAK M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE LINDEN, NJ 07036
Location Phone
(908) 925-7519
Location Fax
(908) 925-2842
Mailing Address
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE LINDEN, NJ 07036
Mailing Phone
(908) 925-7519
Mailing Fax
(908) 925-2842
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-05-2006
Last Update Date
03-25-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics

Taxonomy Code
170100000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
25MA03464300
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to medical and dental specialists.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C08389MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1003974767, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1003974767.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003974767, enumerated as an "individual" on December 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE LINDEN, NJ 07036 and the phone number is (908) 925-7519.

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 170100000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.