DR. LUIS RAFAEL DESOUZA M.D., PH.D, M.P.H
NPI 1194776740
General Practice in Rancho Cordova, CA
NPI Status: Active since May 16, 2006
Contact Information
2001 ZINFANDEL DR
SUITE A-1
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
ZIP 95670
Phone: (916) 859-9934
Fax: (916) 859-9994
- Individual
- Male
- General Practice
About LUIS DESOUZA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Luis Desouza, a primary care provider established in Rancho Cordova, California with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194776740 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number A41238 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1194776740
- Provider Name
- DR. LUIS RAFAEL DESOUZA M.D., PH.D, M.P.H
- Other Name
- LUIS R DESOUZA MD, PHD, MPH
- Other Name Type
- Professional Name (2)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2001 ZINFANDEL DR SUITE A-1 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
- Location Phone
- (916) 859-9934
- Location Fax
- (916) 859-9994
- Mailing Address
- 2001 ZINFANDEL DR SUITE A-1 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
- Mailing Phone
- (916) 859-9934
- Mailing Fax
- (916) 859-9994
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-16-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-24-2011
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Luis Desouza sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
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
General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 208D00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A41238
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2083P0901X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Preventive Medicine | A41238 (CA) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A8852 | MEDICARE 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 1194776740, 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 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.
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 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194776740, enumerated as an "individual" on May 16, 2006.
The provider is located at 2001 ZINFANDEL DR SUITE A-1 RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670 and the phone number is (916) 859-9934.
General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
