DR. KEVIN HIGASHIGAWA M.D.
NPI 1245435536
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Auburn, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 18, 2007
Contact Information
11795 EDUCATION ST
SUITE 110
AUBURN, CA
ZIP 95602
Phone: (530) 886-6820
- Individual
- Male
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About KEVIN HIGASHIGAWA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kevin Higashigawa, a provider established in Auburn, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245435536 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number MD15666 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1245435536
- Provider Name
- DR. KEVIN HIGASHIGAWA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 11795 EDUCATION ST SUITE 110 AUBURN, CA 95602
- Location Phone
- (530) 886-6820
- Mailing Address
- 10470 OLD PLACERVILLE RD SUITE 100 SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
- Mailing Phone
- (800) 470-0071
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-18-2007
- Last Update Date
- 12-17-2021
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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
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XX0005X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD15666
- License State
- HI
- Taxonomy Description
- An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Kevin Higashigawa 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 1245435536, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
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 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245435536, enumerated as an "individual" on June 18, 2007.
The provider is located at 11795 EDUCATION ST SUITE 110 AUBURN, CA 95602 and the phone number is (530) 886-6820.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.
