DR. JOSEPH R COMBA DPM
NPI 1083707491
Podiatrist - Public Medicine in Farmingville, NY
NPI Status: Active since September 30, 2006
Contact Information
186 GRANNY RD
FARMINGVILLE, NY
ZIP 11738
Phone: (631) 736-4272
Fax: (631) 716-0980
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Public Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About JOSEPH COMBA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Comba, a provider established in Farmingville, New York with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in public medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1083707491 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP0504X with license number N004469-1 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1083707491
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSEPH R COMBA DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 186 GRANNY RD FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738
- Location Phone
- (631) 736-4272
- Location Fax
- (631) 716-0980
- Mailing Address
- 186 GRANNY RD FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738
- Mailing Phone
- (631) 736-4272
- Mailing Fax
- (631) 716-0980
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-30-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2025
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Joseph Comba 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 Public Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 213EP0504X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- N004469-1
- License State
- NY
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 213E00000X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | N004469-1 (NY) |
| 2 | 213EP1101X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | N004469-1 (NY) |
| 3 | 213ER0200X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | N004469-1 (NY) |
| 4 | 213ES0000X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | N004469-1 (NY) |
| 5 | 213ES0131X | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers | Podiatrist | N004469-1 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01129359 | MEDICAID (05) | NY | |
| 3657560001 | OTHER (01) | NY | DME-MEDICARE # |
| 0019389 | OTHER (01) | NY | GHI # |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Comba 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).
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: 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 1083707491, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1083707491, enumerated as an "individual" on September 30, 2006.
The provider is located at 186 GRANNY RD FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738 and the phone number is (631) 736-4272.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213EP0504X and a focus in Public Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
