SHAWN TAHATA MD
NPI 1285139170
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in San Francisco, CA

NPI Status: Active since March 24, 2018

Contact Information

3250 GEARY BLVD FL 3
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94118
Phone: (415) 833-2998
Fax: (415) 833-2999

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SHAWN TAHATA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Shawn Tahata, a provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in clinical genetics (m.d.) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285139170 assigned on March 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SG0201X with license number 174662A (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1285139170
Provider Name
SHAWN TAHATA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3250 GEARY BLVD FL 3 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
Location Phone
(415) 833-2998
Location Fax
(415) 833-2999
Mailing Address
3250 GEARY BLVD FL 3 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
Mailing Phone
(415) 833-2998
Mailing Fax
(415) 833-2999
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-24-2018
Last Update Date
09-16-2023
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Secondary Locations

  • 453 Quarry Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    (650) 723-6858
  • 200 1st St SW
    Rochester, MN 55905
    (507) 284-2511

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

Medical Genetics Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

Taxonomy Code
207SG0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
174662A
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

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)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

29219 (MN)
2207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

66118 (MN)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Shawn Tahata 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

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: No

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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 1285139170, 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 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 1285139170.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285139170, enumerated as an "individual" on March 24, 2018.

The provider is located at 3250 GEARY BLVD FL 3 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 and the phone number is (415) 833-2998.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SG0201X and a focus in Clinical Genetics (M.D.).