ERNEST RICHARD TONSKI MD
NPI 1194821934
Internal Medicine in Saint Albans, WV

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2006

Contact Information

12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV
ZIP 25177
Phone: (304) 727-7711

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine

About ERNEST TONSKI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ernest Tonski, an internist established in Saint Albans, West Virginia with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194821934 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 12256 (WV). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1194821934
Provider Name
ERNEST RICHARD TONSKI MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
12 KANAWHA TER SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Location Phone
(304) 727-7711
Mailing Address
415 MORRIS ST STE 304 CHARLESTON, WV 25301
Mailing Phone
(304) 388-7783
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-16-2006
Last Update Date
02-11-2008
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An internist like Ernest Tonski 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.
12256
License State
WV
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.

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)
1207P00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Emergency Medicine

12256 (WV)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
TO0629417MEDICARE PIN (08) 
P00384769OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
P00384769MEDICARE PIN (08) 
0083772000MEDICAID (05)WV 
TO0629415MEDICARE PIN (08) 
TO0629416MEDICARE PIN (08) 
P00384768OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
P00384768MEDICARE PIN (08) 
D98022MEDICARE 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 1194821934, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1194821934.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Emergency Medicine
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Clinical Medical Laboratory
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Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
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Dentist
12 KANAWHA TER, SUITE B
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
12 KANAWHA TER, SUITE B
ST ALBANS, WV 25177
Family Medicine
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Counselor (Professional)
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Family Medicine
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Physician Assistant
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Physician Assistant
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Pediatrics
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Physician Assistant
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Psychologist
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Social Worker (Clinical)
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12 KANAWHA TER
SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194821934, enumerated as an "individual" on September 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 12 KANAWHA TER SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177 and the phone number is (304) 727-7711.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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