DR. CANDACE SCALES M.D.
NPI 1164463675
Emergency Medicine - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Washington, DC

NPI Status: Active since June 08, 2006

Contact Information

2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC
ZIP 20060
Phone: (202) 865-1121
Fax: (202) 865-4492

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

About CANDACE SCALES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Candace Scales, a provider established in Washington, District Of Columbia with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine, focusing in pediatric emergency medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164463675 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207PP0204X with license number MD13405 (DC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1164463675
Provider Name
DR. CANDACE SCALES M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Location Phone
(202) 865-1121
Location Fax
(202) 865-4492
Mailing Address
2024 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Mailing Phone
(202) 865-3415
Mailing Fax
(202) 865-4492
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-08-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Emergency Medicine Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207PP0204X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD13405
License State
DC
Taxonomy Description
Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty that focuses on the care of the acutely ill or injured child in the setting of an emergency department.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D09661MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1164463675, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1164463675.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, OBGYN ADMINISTRATIVE SUITE
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Internal Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Emergency Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, EMERGENCY DEPT ADMIN OFFICE
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Pharmacist
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, SUITE B ROOM 1-OP-64 (AMBULATORY CARE SUITE)
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Family Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, SUITE 2322
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Ophthalmology
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, 2000
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Emergency Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Emergency Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Dermatology
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Family Medicine
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Pediatrics
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Pediatrics
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
2041 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20060

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1164463675, enumerated as an "individual" on June 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20060 and the phone number is (202) 865-1121.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207PP0204X and a focus in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.

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