JENNIFER JAO MD
NPI 1295779908
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since June 15, 2006

Contact Information

225 E. CHICAGO AVE.
#20
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60611
Phone: (312) 227-4080
Fax: (312) 227-9709

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JENNIFER JAO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jennifer Jao, a pediatrician established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric infectious diseases . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295779908 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0208X with license number 036104230 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1295779908
Provider Name
JENNIFER JAO MD
Other Name
JENNIFER KO MD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
225 E. CHICAGO AVE. #20 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Location Phone
(312) 227-4080
Location Fax
(312) 227-9709
Mailing Address
225 E. CHICAGO AVE. #20 CHICAGO, IL 60611
Mailing Phone
(312) 227-4080
Mailing Fax
(312) 227-9709
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-15-2006
Last Update Date
02-28-2020
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A pediatrician like Jennifer Jao 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 Infectious Diseases

Taxonomy Code
2080P0208X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
036104230
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.

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)
1174400000XOther Service Providers

Specialist

25MA07867800 (NJ)
2207RI0200XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease

235208 (NY)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jennifer Jao 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 1295779908, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 0 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1295779908.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
225 E. CHICAGO AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295779908, enumerated as an "individual" on June 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 225 E. CHICAGO AVE. #20 CHICAGO, IL 60611 and the phone number is (312) 227-4080.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0208X and a focus in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.