JOEL M. SPIRO, M.D., P.C.
NPI 1235311564
Dermatology in Albany, NY

NPI Status: Active since November 28, 2007

Contact Information

736 MADISON AVE
ALBANY, NY
ZIP 12208
Phone: (518) 463-3169
Fax: (518) 463-8666

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About JOEL M. SPIRO, M.D., P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joel M. Spiro, M.d., P.c., a provider established in Albany, New York operating as a Dermatology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235311564 assigned on November 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207N00000X with license number 98075 (NY). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Joel M Spiro M.d. (Physician)

NPI
1235311564
Provider Name
JOEL M. SPIRO, M.D., P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
736 MADISON AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
Location Phone
(518) 463-3169
Location Fax
(518) 463-8666
Mailing Address
736 MADISON AVE ALBANY, NY 12208
Mailing Phone
(518) 463-3169
Mailing Fax
(518) 463-8666
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
11-28-2007
Last Update Date
11-28-2007
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A dermatologist like Joel M. Spiro, M.d., P.c. is a medical specialty involving the management of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists diagnose some sexually transmitted diseases, warts, cancer, acne, dermatitis and may offer cosmetic treatments, and therapies that reduce age spots and wrinkles.

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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

Dermatology

Taxonomy Code
207N00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
98075
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. JOEL M SPIRO M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PHYSICIAN
Authorized Official Phone
(518) 463-3169

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B80368MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 

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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 1235311564, 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 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 1235311564.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
736 MADISON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
736 MADISON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208
Nurse Practitioner
736 MADISON AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235311564, enumerated as an "organization" on November 28, 2007.

The provider is located at 736 MADISON AVE ALBANY, NY 12208 and the phone number is (518) 463-3169.

Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

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