EDWIN RUTSKY
NPI 1275548026
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since July 30, 2006
Contact Information
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (800) 822-8816
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Nephrology
About EDWIN RUTSKY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edwin Rutsky, an internist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275548026 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 5761 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1275548026
- Provider Name
- EDWIN RUTSKY
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Location Phone
- (800) 822-8816
- Mailing Address
- 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-30-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-25-2022
- Code Navigator
An internist like Edwin Rutsky is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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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
Internal Medicine Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RN0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 5761
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 34 times for 21 patientsReviews for EDWIN RUTSKY
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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 1275548026, 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 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 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275548026, enumerated as an "individual" on July 30, 2006.
The provider is located at 1717 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (800) 822-8816.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.
