DR. PHILOMENA M BEHAR M.D.
NPI 1013913425
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Buffalo, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2005

Contact Information

219 BRYANT ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14222
Phone: (716) 878-7569
Fax: (716) 878-7585

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology

About PHILOMENA BEHAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Philomena Behar, a provider established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in pediatric otolaryngology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013913425 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YP0228X with license number 198076-1 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1013913425
Provider Name
DR. PHILOMENA M BEHAR M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
219 BRYANT ST BUFFALO, NY 14222
Location Phone
(716) 878-7569
Location Fax
(716) 878-7585
Mailing Address
219 BRYANT ST BUFFALO, NY 14222
Mailing Phone
(716) 878-7569
Mailing Fax
(716) 878-7585
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-22-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology Pediatric Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207YP0228X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
198076-1
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H18526MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
02148516MEDICAID (05)NY 
CC7094MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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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 1013913425, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
5
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1013913425.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013913425, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2005.

The provider is located at 219 BRYANT ST BUFFALO, NY 14222 and the phone number is (716) 878-7569.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YP0228X and a focus in Pediatric Otolaryngology.

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