DR. JOHN F. SAARI MD
NPI 1235221334
Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since September 28, 2006

Contact Information

4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85016
Phone: (602) 263-1511
Fax: (602) 263-1619

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine

About JOHN SAARI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Saari, a primary care provider established in Phoenix, Arizona with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in geriatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235221334 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QG0300X with license number 11517 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1235221334
Provider Name
DR. JOHN F. SAARI MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4212 N 16TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Location Phone
(602) 263-1511
Location Fax
(602) 263-1619
Mailing Address
PO BOX 31001-0698 PASADENA, CA 91110
Mailing Phone
(602) 263-1511
Mailing Fax
(602) 263-1619
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-28-2006
Last Update Date
08-10-2011
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A primary care provider (PCP) like John Saari sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QG0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
11517
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

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)
1207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

11517 (AZ)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
030078MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)AZ 
414235MEDICAID (05)AZ 
AZ0714310OTHER (01)AZBCBS
H45413MEDICARE UPIN (02)AZ 
8HZ95EMEDICARE PIN (08)AZ 

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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 1235221334, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 1 → 2 3 → 6

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 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1235221334.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pharmacist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pharmacist
4212 N 16TH ST, PHARMACY
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Family Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Family Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dentist (General Practice)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Family Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Optometrist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Optometrist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Family Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Emergency Medicine
4212 N 16TH ST, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Otolaryngology
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Otolaryngology
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Audiologist
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Anesthesiology
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Advanced Practice Midwife
4212 N 16TH ST, OB/GYN DEPARTMENT
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dentist (Dental Public Health)
4212 N 16TH ST, DENTAL
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235221334, enumerated as an "individual" on September 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 4212 N 16TH ST PHOENIX, AZ 85016 and the phone number is (602) 263-1511.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QG0300X and a focus in Geriatric Medicine.

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