W. JAMES SILVA M.D.
NPI 1194744292
Legal Medicine in Los Gatos, CA
NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2006
Contact Information
15466 LOS GATOS BLVD
SUITE 109-169
LOS GATOS, CA
ZIP 95032
Phone: (408) 358-7885
Fax: (408) 356-1640
- Individual
- Male
- Legal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About W. SILVA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for W. Silva, a provider established in Los Gatos, California with a medical specialization in Legal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194744292 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 173000000X with license number G39398 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1194744292
- Provider Name
- W. JAMES SILVA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 15466 LOS GATOS BLVD SUITE 109-169 LOS GATOS, CA 95032
- Location Phone
- (408) 358-7885
- Location Fax
- (408) 356-1640
- Mailing Address
- 15466 LOS GATOS BLVD SUITE 109-169 LOS GATOS, CA 95032
- Mailing Phone
- (408) 358-7885
- Mailing Fax
- (408) 356-1640
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-19-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-18-2011
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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
Legal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 173000000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- G39398
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8034418 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA | |
| 00G393980 | MEDICAID (05) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
W. Silva 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 1194744292, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194744292, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2006.
The provider is located at 15466 LOS GATOS BLVD SUITE 109-169 LOS GATOS, CA 95032 and the phone number is (408) 358-7885.
Legal Medicine with taxonomy code 173000000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
