DR. ARTHUR RONALD RABSON M.D.
NPI 1205860285
Specialist in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 10, 2006

Contact Information

750 WASHINGTON ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02111
Phone: (617) 636-0251
Fax: (617) 636-7128

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ARTHUR RABSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Arthur Rabson, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205860285 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 71947 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1205860285
Provider Name
DR. ARTHUR RONALD RABSON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
750 WASHINGTON ST BOSTON, MA 02111
Location Phone
(617) 636-0251
Location Fax
(617) 636-7128
Mailing Address
9 CHANNING RD NEWTON, MA 02459
Mailing Phone
(617) 636-0251
Mailing Fax
(617) 636-7128
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-10-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
71947
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Arthur Rabson 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid

Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid is a medical test that helps identify the presence of certain substances in the body. It involves analyzing samples from your body to detect crystals that may indicate health conditions like gout or kidney stones.

This service was performed 37 times for 29 patients

Measurement of antibody to noninfectious agent

The measurement of antibody to noninfectious agent is a test that checks your body's immune response to a non-disease causing substance. This could be anything from a food allergen to a medication. It helps doctors understand how your immune system reacts to these substances.

This service was performed 78 times for 77 patients

Pathology clinical consultation for clinical problem, 5-20 minutes

A pathology clinical consultation is a brief meeting with a medical expert to discuss health concerns. The consultation, lasting between 5-20 minutes, involves reviewing your medical history and possibly conducting tests to diagnose or understand your health condition better.

This service was performed 15 times for 13 patients

Pathology clinical consultation for moderately complex clinical problem, 21-40 minutes

A pathology clinical consultation for a moderately complex problem involves a 21-40 minute discussion with a pathologist. The pathologist reviews your medical history, examines your test results, and provides insights about your health condition. They help in understanding your ailment better and suggest appropriate treatment options.

This service was performed 67 times for 38 patients

Screening test for antibody to noninfectious agent

A screening test for antibodies to noninfectious agents is a medical procedure that checks your body's response to substances that are not infectious. It involves taking a blood sample to identify specific antibodies, which are proteins your body produces when it detects harmful elements.

This service was performed 75 times for 61 patients

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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 1205860285, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
5
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1205860285.

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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205860285, enumerated as an "individual" on July 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 750 WASHINGTON ST BOSTON, MA 02111 and the phone number is (617) 636-0251.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.