DOWNTOWN GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
NPI 1003976960
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New York, NY
NPI Status: Active since December 11, 2006
Contact Information
17 ELIZABETH ST
#608
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10013
Phone: (212) 219-8031
- Organization
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- CLIA Number: 33D1097194
- CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
- CLIA Exp. Date: 10-31-2025
About DOWNTOWN GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Downtown Gastroenterology Associates Pc, an internist established in New York, New York operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003976960 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Danny Chu M.d. (President)
- NPI
- 1003976960
- Provider Name
- DOWNTOWN GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 17 ELIZABETH ST #608 NEW YORK, NY 10013
- Location Phone
- (212) 219-8031
- Mailing Address
- 17 ELIZABETH ST #608 NEW YORK, NY 10013
- Mailing Phone
- (212) 219-8031
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-11-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-03-2013
- Code Navigator
An internist like Downtown Gastroenterology Associates Pc 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 Gastroenterology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0100X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEQ701 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NY |
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.
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
This service was performed 1,756 times for 231 patientsSpecial stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
This service was performed 1,071 times for 138 patientsThis procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
This service was performed 147 times for 132 patientsThis service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
This service was performed 843 times for 138 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 33D1097194
- Facility Type
- Physician Office
- Certificate Effective Date
- February 10, 2021
- Certificate Expiration Date
- October 31, 2025
- Laboratory Director
- DR. FANYI KONG
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Downtown Gastroenterology Associates Pc after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1003976960, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003976960, enumerated as an "organization" on December 11, 2006.
The provider is located at 17 ELIZABETH ST #608 NEW YORK, NY 10013 and the phone number is (212) 219-8031.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
