DR. BALU SWAMY VISWANATHAN M.D
NPI 1093866790
Pediatrics in Lubbock, TX

NPI Status: Active since January 16, 2007

Contact Information

602 INDIANA AVE
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, UMC HEALTH SYSTEM
LUBBOCK, TX
ZIP 79415
Phone: (806) 775-8828

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics

About BALU VISWANATHAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Balu Viswanathan, a pediatrician established in Lubbock, Texas with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1093866790 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number J2830 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1093866790
Provider Name
DR. BALU SWAMY VISWANATHAN M.D
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
602 INDIANA AVE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, UMC HEALTH SYSTEM LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Location Phone
(806) 775-8828
Mailing Address
P.O BOX 54182 LUBBOCK, TX 79453
Mailing Phone
(806) 792-9863
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-16-2007
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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A pediatrician like Balu Viswanathan is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
J2830
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

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)
12080P0203XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

J2830 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00J07NOTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS

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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 1093866790, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
0
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1093866790.

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

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Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
602 INDIANA AVE
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Pharmacist
602 INDIANA AVE
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602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Emergency Medicine
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LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Anesthesiology
602 INDIANA AVE
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Physical Therapist
602 INDIANA AVE
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General Acute Care Hospital
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Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
602 INDIANA AVE
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1093866790, enumerated as an "individual" on January 16, 2007.

The provider is located at 602 INDIANA AVE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, UMC HEALTH SYSTEM LUBBOCK, TX 79415 and the phone number is (806) 775-8828.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

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