KEVIN K GANDHI M.D.
NPI 1194848317
Urology - Pediatric Urology in Tacoma, WA
NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2007
Contact Information
1530 S UNION AVE
SUITE 5
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 272-8285
Fax: (253) 759-3213
- Individual
- Male
- Urology
- Pediatric Urology
- PECOS Enrolled
About KEVIN GANDHI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kevin Gandhi, a provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Urology, focusing in pediatric urology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194848317 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2088P0231X with license number MD00031747 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1194848317
- Provider Name
- KEVIN K GANDHI M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1530 S UNION AVE SUITE 5 TACOMA, WA 98405
- Location Phone
- (253) 272-8285
- Location Fax
- (253) 759-3213
- Mailing Address
- 1530 S UNION AVE SUITE 5 TACOMA, WA 98405
- Mailing Phone
- (253) 272-8285
- Mailing Fax
- (253) 759-3213
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 04-10-2007
- Last Update Date
- 04-19-2012
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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
Urology Pediatric Urology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2088P0231X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD00031747
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- Surgeons who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. A pediatric urologist devotes a minimum of 50% of his or her practice to the urologic problems of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric urologists generally provide the following services: the evaluation and management of voiding disorders; vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) including genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; surgery for groin conditions in childhood and adolescence (undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, varicocele).
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| F79371 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | WA | |
| 115000910 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | WA | |
| 1088632 | MEDICAID (05) | WA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Kevin Gandhi 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
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Orthotic Devices
DME-Orthotic Devices (DF008N)
Intermittent urinary catheter, with insertion supplies (HCPCS:A4353)
1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 1320 Services Paid
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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 1194848317, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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 63 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 1194848317, enumerated as an "individual" on April 10, 2007.
The provider is located at 1530 S UNION AVE SUITE 5 TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 272-8285.
Urology with taxonomy code 2088P0231X and a focus in Pediatric Urology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
