DR. ELMER NAHUM MD
NPI 1174522502
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005

Contact Information

401 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 2000
FOUNDATION RADIOLOGY GROUP
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15222
Phone: (412) 230-8200
Fax: (412) 202-8638

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology

About ELMER NAHUM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elmer Nahum, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in diagnostic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174522502 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0202X with license number MD062965L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1174522502
Provider Name
DR. ELMER NAHUM MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
401 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 2000 FOUNDATION RADIOLOGY GROUP PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Location Phone
(412) 230-8200
Location Fax
(412) 202-8638
Mailing Address
PO BOX 49 PITTSBURGH, PA 15230
Mailing Phone
(412) 937-5949
Mailing Fax
(412) 202-8638
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-19-2005
Last Update Date
04-24-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD062965L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G57356MEDICARE 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 1174522502, 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4 0 → 0

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 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 24 = 48

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

The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 48 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1174522502.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174522502, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2005.

The provider is located at 401 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 2000 FOUNDATION RADIOLOGY GROUP PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 and the phone number is (412) 230-8200.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

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