DR. JOSEPHINE SCHUMACHER BROWN M.D.
NPI 1083614507
Specialist in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since July 27, 2005

Contact Information

3901 HOUMA BLVD
PLAZA II SUITE 410
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 455-9933
Fax: (504) 888-8221

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOSEPHINE BROWN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Josephine Brown, a provider established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1083614507 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number L#018343 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1083614507
Provider Name
DR. JOSEPHINE SCHUMACHER BROWN M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3901 HOUMA BLVD PLAZA II SUITE 410 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Location Phone
(504) 455-9933
Location Fax
(504) 888-8221
Mailing Address
3421 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 102 METAIRIE, LA 70002
Mailing Phone
(504) 455-9933
Mailing Fax
(504) 888-8221
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-27-2005
Last Update Date
08-11-2016
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
L#018343
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
55905MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LAMEDICARE #
1395285MEDICAID (05)LA 
5045458878AOTHER (01)LABCBS PROVIDER #
D87083MEDICARE UPIN (02)LA 
795641OTHER (01)LABCBS HIGHMARK PRVDR #
1197921OTHER (01)LACIGNA PRVDR #

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Josephine Brown 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.

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: No

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

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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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 1083614507, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 0 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1083614507.

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Dietitian, Registered
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Surgery
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Surgery
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Physical Therapist
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Ophthalmology
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General Practice
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General Practice
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition)
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Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
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Family Medicine
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Family Medicine
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METAIRIE, LA 70006
Family Medicine
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General Practice
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Podiatrist
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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METAIRIE, LA 70006
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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In Home Supportive Care
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1083614507, enumerated as an "individual" on July 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 3901 HOUMA BLVD PLAZA II SUITE 410 METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 455-9933.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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