DR. ASHARAF JAMAL VIRANI M.D
NPI 1174514640
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since November 02, 2005

Contact Information

8200 WEDNESBURY LN
SUITE 485
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77074
Phone: (713) 771-8756
Fax: (713) 981-7019

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine

About ASHARAF VIRANI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Asharaf Virani, an internist established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174514640 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number J6053 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1174514640
Provider Name
DR. ASHARAF JAMAL VIRANI M.D
Other Name
DR. ASHA JAMAL VIRANI M.D
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8200 WEDNESBURY LN SUITE 485 HOUSTON, TX 77074
Location Phone
(713) 771-8756
Location Fax
(713) 981-7019
Mailing Address
8200 WEDNESBURY LN SUITE 485 HOUSTON, TX 77074
Mailing Phone
(713) 771-8756
Mailing Fax
(713) 981-7019
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-02-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like Asharaf Virani 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

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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
J6053
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0043ADMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TXMCR PROVIDER NUMBER
G30533MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 

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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 1174514640, 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 8 + 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 1174514640.

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Ambulance
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Dentist (General Practice)
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Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
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Pediatrics
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Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
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Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Family Medicine
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
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Ambulance (Land Transport)
8200 WEDNESBURY LN, STE 365
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Pediatrics
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174514640, enumerated as an "individual" on November 02, 2005.

The provider is located at 8200 WEDNESBURY LN SUITE 485 HOUSTON, TX 77074 and the phone number is (713) 771-8756.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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