LAURA LYNN HERSHKOWITZ D.O.
NPI 1144225780
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since June 20, 2005

Contact Information

316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
#408
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 403-0344

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LAURA HERSHKOWITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laura Hershkowitz, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in clinical neurophysiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144225780 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0600X with license number OP60100685 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1144225780
Provider Name
LAURA LYNN HERSHKOWITZ D.O.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY #408 TACOMA, WA 98405
Location Phone
(253) 403-0344
Mailing Address
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY #408 TACOMA, WA 98405
Mailing Phone
(253) 403-0344
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-20-2005
Last Update Date
09-22-2011
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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

Psychiatry & Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology

Taxonomy Code
2084N0600X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
OP60100685
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

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)
1204C00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine

OPO60100685 (WA)
2204D00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

OP60100685 (WA)
3207T00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurological Surgery

OP60100685 (WA)
42081N0008XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neuromuscular Medicine

OP60100685 (WA)
52084A0401XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Addiction Medicine

OP60100685 (WA)
62084N0008XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Neuromuscular Medicine

OP60100685 (WA)
72084N0400XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Neurology

OP60100685 (WA)
82084N0402XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

OP60100685 (WA)
92084N0402XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

OS010193L (PA)
102084P0005XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

OP60100685 (WA)
112084P0800XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Psychiatry

OP60100685 (WA)
122084P0805XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatry & Neurology
Geriatric Psychiatry

OP60100685 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0017328760003MEDICAID (05)PA 
130022760OTHER (01)PARAILROAD MEDICARE IND#
G64638MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Laura Hershkowitz 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 1144225780, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1144225780.

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

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Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
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Specialist
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TACOMA, WA 98405
Urology
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TACOMA, WA 98405
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
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TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, # 305
TACOMA, WA 98405
Specialist
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TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, 212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Allergy & Immunology
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, 212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, #212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, # 212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Urology
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 312
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, STE 401
TACOMA, WA 98405
Family Medicine
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405
Audiologist
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 305
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, # 212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pediatrics
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, #212
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144225780, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2005.

The provider is located at 316 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY #408 TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 403-0344.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0600X and a focus in Clinical Neurophysiology.

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