RICHARD A BERNING M.D.
NPI 1295718534
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Sandy Hook, CT

NPI Status: Active since November 21, 2005

Contact Information

107 CHURCH HILL RD
SUITE 1A
SANDY HOOK, CT
ZIP 06482
Phone: (203) 426-0225
Fax: (203) 426-0249

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Cardiology

About RICHARD BERNING

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Berning, a pediatrician established in Sandy Hook, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric cardiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295718534 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0202X with license number 034959 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1295718534
Provider Name
RICHARD A BERNING M.D.
Other Name
RICHARD A BERNING
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
107 CHURCH HILL RD SUITE 1A SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Location Phone
(203) 426-0225
Location Fax
(203) 426-0249
Mailing Address
107 CHURCH HILL RD SUITE 1A SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Mailing Phone
(203) 426-0225
Mailing Fax
(203) 426-0249
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-21-2005
Last Update Date
02-26-2013
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A pediatrician like Richard Berning 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

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Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
034959
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
F24187MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
001349598MEDICAID (05)CT 

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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 1295718534, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1295718534.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
107 CHURCH HILL RD, SUITE 1A
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Counselor (Professional)
107 CHURCH HILL RD, SUITE 1
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Counselor (Professional)
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
107 CHURCH HILL RD, 2 E
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Community/Behavioral Health
107 CHURCH HILL RD, SUITE 1
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Marriage & Family Therapist
107 CHURCH HILL RD, SUITE #1
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Social Worker (Clinical)
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Social Worker (Clinical)
107 CHURCH HILL RD, SUITE 1
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Counselor (Professional)
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482
Counselor (Professional)
107 CHURCH HILL RD
SANDY HOOK, CT 06482

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295718534, enumerated as an "individual" on November 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 107 CHURCH HILL RD SUITE 1A SANDY HOOK, CT 06482 and the phone number is (203) 426-0225.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0202X and a focus in Pediatric Cardiology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.