DR. DANIEL B FIRSHEIN DPM
NPI 1043213309
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2005

Contact Information

7 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10014
Phone: (212) 242-7718

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist
  • Primary Podiatric Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DANIEL FIRSHEIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Daniel Firshein, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in primary podiatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1043213309 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP1101X with license number N002939 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1043213309
Provider Name
DR. DANIEL B FIRSHEIN DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7 CHRISTOPHER ST NEW YORK, NY 10014
Location Phone
(212) 242-7718
Mailing Address
7 CHRISTOPHER ST NEW YORK, NY 10014
Mailing Phone
(212) 242-7718
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-31-2005
Last Update Date
12-20-2007
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A podiatrist like Daniel Firshein provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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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

Podiatrist Primary Podiatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
213EP1101X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
N002939
License State
NY

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P32221MEDICARE PIN (08)NY 
T50915MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
0723050001MEDICARE NSC (07) 
00417978MEDICAID (05)NY 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Daniel Firshein is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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.

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 253 times for 140 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 164 times for 101 patients

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails

This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

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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 1043213309, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
9
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 8 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 0 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1043213309.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
7 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK, NY 10014
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
7 CHRISTOPHER ST
NEW YORK, NY 10014

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043213309, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 7 CHRISTOPHER ST NEW YORK, NY 10014 and the phone number is (212) 242-7718.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213EP1101X and a focus in Primary Podiatric Medicine.

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