DR. JOHN HAROLD WALTER JR. DPM
NPI 1255327730
Podiatrist in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 21, 2005

Contact Information

8 & RACE ST
FEET & ANKLE INSTITUTE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19106
Phone: (215) 238-6600
Fax: (215) 629-4905

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist

About JOHN WALTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Walter, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255327730 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number SC001877L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1255327730
Provider Name
DR. JOHN HAROLD WALTER JR. DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8 & RACE ST FEET & ANKLE INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Location Phone
(215) 238-6600
Location Fax
(215) 629-4905
Mailing Address
PO BOX 827282 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY FEET & ANKLE INSTITUTE PHILA, PA 19182
Mailing Phone
(215) 238-6600
Mailing Fax
(215) 629-4905
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-21-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A podiatrist like John Walter provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist

Taxonomy Code
213E00000X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
SC001877L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2264404OTHER (01)NJNJ MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
0060372000OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN HMO
1003141OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE MERCY
032096NSGMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 
WA032096OTHER (01)PABLUE SHIELD OF PA
28824OTHER (01)PAHEALTH PARTNERS
J32096OTHER (01)PAINTER CITY
0005399980005MEDICAID (05)PA 
6108067OTHER (01)PACIGNA
999741OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN PPO
2179165OTHER (01)PAAETNA
T44808MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1255327730, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
0
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1255327730.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255327730, enumerated as an "individual" on September 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 8 & RACE ST FEET & ANKLE INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 and the phone number is (215) 238-6600.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

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