PAUL E FENSTER MD
NPI 1285646497
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Tucson, AZ
NPI Status: Active since August 13, 2006
Contact Information
1501 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ
ZIP 85724
Phone: (520) 694-8888
Fax: (520) 694-2565
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
About PAUL FENSTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Fenster, an internist established in Tucson, Arizona with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in cardiovascular disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285646497 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0000X with license number 9636 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285646497
- Provider Name
- PAUL E FENSTER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ 85724
- Location Phone
- (520) 694-8888
- Location Fax
- (520) 694-2565
- Mailing Address
- 2701 E ELVIRA RD TUCSON, AZ 85706
- Mailing Phone
- (520) 874-7400
- Mailing Fax
- (520) 694-2565
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-16-2008
- Code Navigator
An internist like Paul Fenster 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 Cardiovascular Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RC0000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 9636
- License State
- AZ
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| D43894 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 221143 | MEDICAID (05) | AZ | |
| 110072512 | OTHER (01) | AZ | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| Z11WCGCR79 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | AZ |
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.
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
This service was performed 16 times for 12 patientsThis is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
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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 1285646497, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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 63 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 1285646497, enumerated as an "individual" on August 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 1501 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ 85724 and the phone number is (520) 694-8888.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0000X and a focus in Cardiovascular Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
