DR. ROBERT C. CRAGO D.P.M.
NPI 1053429928
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in West Roxbury, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 29, 2006

Contact Information

1400 VFW PKWY
WEST ROXBURY, MA
ZIP 02132
Phone: (617) 323-7700

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

About ROBERT CRAGO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Crago, a provider established in West Roxbury, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in primary podiatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053429928 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP1101X with license number 1933 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1053429928
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT C. CRAGO D.P.M.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1400 VFW PKWY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
Location Phone
(617) 323-7700
Mailing Address
110 POKANOKET PATH WRENTHAM, MA 02093
Mailing Phone
(508) 384-6653
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-29-2006
Last Update Date
07-31-2018
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A podiatrist like Robert Crago 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.
1933
License State
MA

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1213E00000XPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Podiatrist

1933 (MA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Crago 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

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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 1053429928, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1053429928.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053429928, enumerated as an "individual" on August 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 1400 VFW PKWY WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 and the phone number is (617) 323-7700.

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