MICHAEL T KOVALCHIK M.D.
NPI 1124003892
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Torrington, CT

NPI Status: Active since December 14, 2005

Contact Information

780 LITCHFIELD ST
SUITE200
TORRINGTON, CT
ZIP 06790
Phone: (860) 489-1984
Fax: (860) 496-2195

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About MICHAEL KOVALCHIK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Kovalchik, an internist established in Torrington, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124003892 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 020094 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1124003892
Provider Name
MICHAEL T KOVALCHIK M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
780 LITCHFIELD ST SUITE200 TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Location Phone
(860) 489-1984
Location Fax
(860) 496-2195
Mailing Address
780 LITCHFIELD ST SUITE200 TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Mailing Phone
(860) 489-1984
Mailing Fax
(860) 496-2195
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-14-2005
Last Update Date
12-03-2009
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An internist like Michael Kovalchik is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
020094
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P3600333OTHER (01)OXFORD
539143OTHER (01)AETNA
752466OTHER (01)CONNECTICARE
B83190MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
040477OTHER (01)HEALTH NET
390000030MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
00120094800OTHER (01)ANTHEM FAMILY
010020094CT01OTHER (01)ANTHEM
1200948MEDICAID (05)CT 

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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 1124003892, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1124003892.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
780 LITCHFIELD ST, SUITE 200
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Clinic/Center
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
780 LITCHFIELD ST, SUITE 200
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Physician Assistant
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Obstetrics & Gynecology
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
780 LITCHFIELD ST
TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
780 LITCHFIELD ST, STE 100
TORRINGTON, CT 06790

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124003892, enumerated as an "individual" on December 14, 2005.

The provider is located at 780 LITCHFIELD ST SUITE200 TORRINGTON, CT 06790 and the phone number is (860) 489-1984.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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