PENNSYLVANIA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
NPI 1023106945
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2006

Contact Information

230 W WASHINGTON SQ
SUITE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19106
Phone: (215) 829-8420
Fax: (215) 829-8418

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  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About PENNSYLVANIA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pennsylvania Nephrology Associates, P.c., an internist established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023106945 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 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 Dr. Kwanbena A Ntoso M.d. (President)

NPI
1023106945
Provider Name
PENNSYLVANIA NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
230 W WASHINGTON SQ SUITE 100 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Location Phone
(215) 829-8420
Location Fax
(215) 829-8418
Mailing Address
230 W WASHINGTON SQ SUITE 100 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Mailing Phone
(215) 829-8420
Mailing Fax
(215) 829-8418
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-10-2006
Last Update Date
04-20-2008
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An internist like Pennsylvania Nephrology Associates, P.c. 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 Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

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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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. KWANBENA A NTOSO M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(215) 829-8420

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
795759OTHER (01)BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
1007648310006MEDICAID (05)PA 
=========OTHER (01)PATAX ID NUMBER
043008MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 

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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 1023106945, 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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 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 1023106945.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, SUITE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, SUITE 100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Physical Therapist
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 5TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Physical Therapist
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 5TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 2ND FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Clinic/Center (Endoscopy)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 4TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Specialist
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 4TH FL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 3RD FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, FARM JOURNAL BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Psychologist (Prescribing (Medical))
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Genetic Counselor, MS
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, JOAN KARNELL CANCER CENTER AT PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
230 W WASHINGTON SQ, FARM JOURNAL BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023106945, enumerated as an "organization" on October 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 230 W WASHINGTON SQ SUITE 100 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 and the phone number is (215) 829-8420.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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