DR. NIDHI KOTWAL SHUKLA MD
NPI 1285975706
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Baltimore, MD

NPI Status: Active since March 07, 2013

Contact Information

22 S GREENE ST # N5W40
BALTIMORE, MD
ZIP 21201
Phone: (410) 328-6749
Fax: (410) 328-7305

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About NIDHI SHUKLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nidhi Shukla, a pediatrician established in Baltimore, Maryland with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric pulmonology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285975706 assigned on March 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0214X with license number D85409 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1285975706
Provider Name
DR. NIDHI KOTWAL SHUKLA MD
Other Name
NIDHI KOTWAL MD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
22 S GREENE ST # N5W40 BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Location Phone
(410) 328-6749
Location Fax
(410) 328-7305
Mailing Address
PO BOX 62063 BALTIMORE, MD 21264
Mailing Phone
(410) 706-5181
Mailing Fax
(410) 328-7305
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-07-2013
Last Update Date
11-04-2025
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A pediatrician like Nidhi Shukla is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0214X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D85409
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.

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)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

D85409 (MD)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Nidhi Shukla 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 1285975706, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
6
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 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0

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 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 64

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.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1285975706.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
22 S GREENE ST # N5W40
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
22 S GREENE ST # N5W40
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285975706, enumerated as an "individual" on March 07, 2013.

The provider is located at 22 S GREENE ST # N5W40 BALTIMORE, MD 21201 and the phone number is (410) 328-6749.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0214X and a focus in Pediatric Pulmonology.