MS. PAULA J DORRIS CRNA
NPI 1033138524
Registered Nurse in Erie, PA
NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2006
Contact Information
201 STATE ST
ERIE, PA
ZIP 16550
Phone: (814) 877-2137
Fax: (814) 877-7049
- Individual
- Female
- Registered Nurse
About PAULA DORRIS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paula Dorris, a provider established in Erie, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1033138524 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163W00000X with license number RN298920L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1033138524
- Provider Name
- MS. PAULA J DORRIS CRNA
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 201 STATE ST ERIE, PA 16550
- Location Phone
- (814) 877-2137
- Location Fax
- (814) 877-7049
- Mailing Address
- 3998 FAIR RIDGE DR SUITE 300 FAIRFAX, VA 22033
- Mailing Phone
- (703) 295-9360
- Mailing Fax
- (814) 877-7049
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-18-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2025
- Code Navigator
A registered nurse (RN) like Paula Dorris coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.
Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.
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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
Registered Nurse
- Taxonomy Code
- 163W00000X
- Type
- Nursing Service Providers
- License No.
- RN298920L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
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.
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
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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 1033138524, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1033138524, enumerated as an "individual" on July 18, 2006.
The provider is located at 201 STATE ST ERIE, PA 16550 and the phone number is (814) 877-2137.
Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163W00000X.
