MARK A HELFAER M.D.
NPI 1194839613
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 19, 2006

Contact Information

34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19104
Phone: (215) 590-1858
Fax: (215) 590-1415

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology

About MARK HELFAER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Helfaer, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pediatric anesthesiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194839613 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP3000X with license number 062792L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1194839613
Provider Name
MARK A HELFAER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD SUITE 9329 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Location Phone
(215) 590-1858
Location Fax
(215) 590-1415
Mailing Address
100 N 20TH STREET SUITE 200 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Mailing Phone
(215) 977-8100
Mailing Fax
(215) 590-1415
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-19-2006
Last Update Date
09-10-2009
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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

Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207LP3000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
062792L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.

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)
1207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

MD062792L (PA)
2208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

MD062792L (PA)
32080P0203XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

MD062792L (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B67001MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
000547MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 
0016538520MEDICAID (05)PA 

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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 1194839613, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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

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 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1194839613.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Anesthesiology
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, TRAUMALINK
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Anesthesiology
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, ONCOLOGY CLINIC
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CONSULT LIAISON TEAM - 9 SOUTH
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CONSULT LIAISON TEAM - 9 SOUTH
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, MAIN - 7TH FLOOR PICU
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, 2ND FLOOR WOOD BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD, ONCOLOGY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Psychologist (Clinical)
34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194839613, enumerated as an "individual" on August 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 34TH STREET & CIVIC CENTER BLVD SUITE 9329 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 and the phone number is (215) 590-1858.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP3000X and a focus in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

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