BINU-JOHN SANKOORIKAL M.D.
NPI 1154589042
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Hershey, PA
NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2008
Contact Information
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA
ZIP 17033
Phone: (800) 243-1455
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- PECOS Enrolled
About BINU-JOHN SANKOORIKAL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Binu-john Sankoorikal, a pediatrician established in Hershey, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric pulmonology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154589042 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0214X with license number MD448725 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1154589042
- Provider Name
- BINU-JOHN SANKOORIKAL M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Location Phone
- (800) 243-1455
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 858 MC A410 HERSHEY, PA 17033
- Mailing Phone
- (800) 243-1455
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-28-2008
- Last Update Date
- 08-02-2013
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Binu-john Sankoorikal 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 Pediatric Pulmonology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0214X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD448725
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD448725 | OTHER (01) | PA | PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Binu-john Sankoorikal 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: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) 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: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
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 1154589042, 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.
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154589042, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2008.
The provider is located at 500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY, PA 17033 and the phone number is (800) 243-1455.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0214X and a focus in Pediatric Pulmonology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
