MS. JO-ANN BERGERON POLSKY BS, MPH, RD
NPI 1306837323
Nutritionist in Providence, RI

NPI Status: Active since October 31, 2005

Contact Information

593 EDDY ST
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL POB 334
PROVIDENCE, RI
ZIP 02903
Phone: (401) 444-4422
Fax: (401) 444-4416

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nutritionist

About JO-ANN POLSKY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jo-ann Polsky, a provider established in Providence, Rhode Island with a medical specialization in Nutritionist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306837323 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 133N00000X with license number LDN00151 (RI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1306837323
Provider Name
MS. JO-ANN BERGERON POLSKY BS, MPH, RD
Other Name
MS. JO-ANN BERGERON BS
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
593 EDDY ST RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL POB 334 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Location Phone
(401) 444-4422
Location Fax
(401) 444-4416
Mailing Address
593 EDDY ST RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL POB 334 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Mailing Phone
(401) 444-4422
Mailing Fax
(401) 444-4416
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-31-2005
Last Update Date
05-27-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nutritionist

Taxonomy Code
133N00000X
Type
Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
License No.
LDN00151
License State
RI
Taxonomy Description
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
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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 1306837323, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
3
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1306837323.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Physician Assistant
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
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Marriage & Family Therapist
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Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult)
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Clinical Neuropsychologist
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
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Preventive Medicine (Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306837323, enumerated as an "individual" on October 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 593 EDDY ST RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL POB 334 PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 and the phone number is (401) 444-4422.

Nutritionist with taxonomy code 133N00000X.

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