CHRISTOPHER D HOY MD
NPI 1225022668
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Queensbury, NY
NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2005
Contact Information
161 CAREY RD
QUEENSBURY, NY
ZIP 12804
Phone: (518) 824-8610
Fax: (518) 824-2390
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
About CHRISTOPHER HOY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Hoy, an internist established in Queensbury, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1225022668 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 135750 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1225022668
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER D HOY MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 161 CAREY RD QUEENSBURY, NY 12804
- Location Phone
- (518) 824-8610
- Location Fax
- (518) 824-2390
- Mailing Address
- 9 CAREY RD QUEENSBURY, NY 12804
- Mailing Phone
- (518) 761-0300
- Mailing Fax
- (518) 824-2390
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-31-2005
- Last Update Date
- 04-04-2022
- Code Navigator
An internist like Christopher Hoy 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 Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RN0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 135750
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
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 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 135750 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00823776 | MEDICAID (05) | NY |
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.
Automated urinalysis test
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsDialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
This service was performed 28 times for 12 patientsDialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
This service was performed 50 times for 12 patientsAn Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.
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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 1225022668, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).
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 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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QUEENSBURY, NY 12804
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225022668, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2005.
The provider is located at 161 CAREY RD QUEENSBURY, NY 12804 and the phone number is (518) 824-8610.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
