DR. KENNETH K VU M.D.
NPI 1235206798
Specialist in Kailua, HI

NPI Status: Active since November 29, 2006

Contact Information

642 ULUKAHIKI ST
SUITE 300
KAILUA, HI
ZIP 96734
Phone: (808) 261-4166

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KENNETH VU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Vu, a provider established in Kailua, Hawaii with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235206798 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number MD9740 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1235206798
Provider Name
DR. KENNETH K VU M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
642 ULUKAHIKI ST SUITE 300 KAILUA, HI 96734
Location Phone
(808) 261-4166
Mailing Address
642 ULUKAHIKI ST SUITE 300 KAILUA, HI 96734
Mailing Phone
(808) 261-4166
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-29-2006
Last Update Date
09-02-2022
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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.
MD9740
License State
HI
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

Kenneth Vu 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

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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 1235206798, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
8
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1235206798.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Advanced Practice Midwife
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, STE A
KAILUA, HI 96734
Obstetrics & Gynecology
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, STE 305
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, STE 103
KAILUA, HI 96734
Pediatrics
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 304
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, #211
KAILUA, HI 96734
Physician Assistant (Medical)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 209
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, STE 303
KAILUA, HI 96734
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, #205
KAILUA, HI 96734
Clinic/Center (Medical Specialty)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 300
KAILUA, HI 96734
Dietitian, Registered
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 105
KAILUA, HI 96734
Dietitian, Registered
642 ULUKAHIKI ST
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 211
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, # 211
KAILUA, HI 96734
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 207
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 302
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE #211
KAILUA, HI 96734
Advanced Practice Midwife
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, STE 209
KAILUA, HI 96734
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 200
KAILUA, HI 96734
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE #103
KAILUA, HI 96734
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
642 ULUKAHIKI ST, SUITE 304
KAILUA, HI 96734

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235206798, enumerated as an "individual" on November 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 642 ULUKAHIKI ST SUITE 300 KAILUA, HI 96734 and the phone number is (808) 261-4166.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.