LEHIGH VALLEY NEPHROLOGY ASSOC
NPI 1043258015
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Bethlehem, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 03, 2006

Contact Information

701 OSTRUM ST
SUITE 602
BETHLEHEM, PA
ZIP 18015
Phone: (610) 865-5888
Fax: (610) 865-1697

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  • Organization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About LEHIGH VALLEY NEPHROLOGY ASSOC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lehigh Valley Nephrology Assoc, an internist established in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1043258015 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 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 Robert N Pursell Md (Physician)

NPI
1043258015
Provider Name
LEHIGH VALLEY NEPHROLOGY ASSOC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
701 OSTRUM ST SUITE 602 BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Location Phone
(610) 865-5888
Location Fax
(610) 865-1697
Mailing Address
701 OSTRUM ST SUITE 602 BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
Mailing Phone
(610) 865-5888
Mailing Fax
(610) 865-1697
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-03-2006
Last Update Date
04-16-2011
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An internist like Lehigh Valley Nephrology Assoc 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

ROBERT N PURSELL MD

Authorized Official Title
PHYSICIAN
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 865-5888

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
193798OTHER (01)HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
065042MEDICARE PIN (08)NJ 
02348300OTHER (01)CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
0011249240021MEDICAID (05)PA 
CB0057MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
6000OTHER (01)GEISINGER HEALTH PLAN
20044600OTHER (01)AMERIHEALTH MERCY HEALTH
131084OTHER (01)UNISON HEALTH PLAN
3564401MEDICAID (05)NJ 
193798MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
1519711OTHER (01)GATEWAY HEALTH PLAN

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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 1043258015, 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

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 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 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 1043258015.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 604
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 402
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 403
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Surgery
701 OSTRUM ST, STE 504
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 202,502
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
701 OSTRUM ST, STE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 403
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 604
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 OSTRUM ST, STE 403
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 603
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 102
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 201
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Physician Assistant (Medical)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 203
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 102
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 401
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 503
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Specialist
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 604
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
701 OSTRUM ST, SUITE 603
FOUNTAIN HILL, PA 18015

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043258015, enumerated as an "organization" on June 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 701 OSTRUM ST SUITE 602 BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 and the phone number is (610) 865-5888.

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

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