ROBERT PAUL BLOCH DPM
NPI 1063479467
Podiatrist in Phila, PA

NPI Status: Active since April 28, 2006

Contact Information

515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILA, PA
ZIP 19144
Phone: (215) 849-2804
Fax: (215) 849-8129

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist

About ROBERT BLOCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Bloch, a provider established in Phila, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1063479467 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number SC001495L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1063479467
Provider Name
ROBERT PAUL BLOCH DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
515 W CHELTEN AVE PHILA, PA 19144
Location Phone
(215) 849-2804
Location Fax
(215) 849-8129
Mailing Address
515 W CHELTEN AVE PHILA, PA 19144
Mailing Phone
(215) 849-2804
Mailing Fax
(215) 849-8129
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-28-2006
Last Update Date
10-29-2007
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A podiatrist like Robert Bloch 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

Taxonomy Code
213E00000X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
SC001495L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

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

25MD00121000 (NJ)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T29495MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
05406404MEDICAID (05)PA 
BL137793MEDICARE PIN (08)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 1063479467, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
7
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1063479467.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
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515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Family Medicine
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILA, PA 19144
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILA, PA 19144
Nurse Practitioner
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Chiropractor
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILA, PA 19144
Social Worker (Clinical)
515 W CHELTEN AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1063479467, enumerated as an "individual" on April 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 515 W CHELTEN AVE PHILA, PA 19144 and the phone number is (215) 849-2804.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

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