CHARLES MICHAEL WAX M.D.
NPI 1184658148
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine in Forest Hill, MD

NPI Status: Active since July 10, 2006

Contact Information

2 COLGATE DR
SUITE 104
FOREST HILL, MD
ZIP 21050
Phone: (410) 838-1051
Fax: (410) 838-5325

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine

About CHARLES WAX

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Wax, a pediatrician established in Forest Hill, Maryland with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in adolescent medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184658148 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080A0000X with license number D0024542 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1184658148
Provider Name
CHARLES MICHAEL WAX M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2 COLGATE DR SUITE 104 FOREST HILL, MD 21050
Location Phone
(410) 838-1051
Location Fax
(410) 838-5325
Mailing Address
1617 N BEND RD JARRETTSVILLE, MD 21084
Mailing Phone
(410) 838-1051
Mailing Fax
(410) 838-5325
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-10-2006
Last Update Date
09-04-2008
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A pediatrician like Charles Wax 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

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Classification

Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080A0000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D0024542
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
010183OTHER (01)MDEMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN
290708OTHER (01)MDALLIANCE PPO
290708OTHER (01)MDMD-IPA
34076OTHER (01)DECOVENTRY HEALTHCARE
8905CMOTHER (01)MDMARYLAND BXBS
290708OTHER (01)MDUNITED HEALTHCARE
67160OTHER (01)PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
1930001OTHER (01)MDBXBS FEDERAL
4217234OTHER (01)PAAETNA HEALTHCARE
3711148OTHER (01)CTCIGNA HEALTHCARE
010183OTHER (01)MDJOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH PLAN
290708OTHER (01)MDMAMSI LIFE AND HEALTH
494353OTHER (01)DCNATIONAL CAPITOL PPO
1930001OTHER (01)DCBXBS BLUE CHOICE HMO
290708OTHER (01)MDOPTIMUM CHOICE HMO

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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 1184658148, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1184658148.

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Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
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Clinic/Center
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184658148, enumerated as an "individual" on July 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 2 COLGATE DR SUITE 104 FOREST HILL, MD 21050 and the phone number is (410) 838-1051.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080A0000X and a focus in Adolescent Medicine.

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