JAMES KNOSTMAN MD
NPI 1306929377
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Billings, MT

NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2006

Contact Information

801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT
ZIP 59101
Phone: (406) 238-2500

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About JAMES KNOSTMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Knostman, an internist established in Billings, Montana with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306929377 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 3762 (MT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1306929377
Provider Name
JAMES KNOSTMAN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
801 N 29TH ST BILLINGS, MT 59101
Location Phone
(406) 238-2500
Mailing Address
PO BOX 35100 BILLINGS, MT 59107
Mailing Phone
(406) 238-2500
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-23-2006
Last Update Date
12-04-2014
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An internist like James Knostman 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 Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
3762
License State
MT
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
105041900OTHER (01)WYMDCD PIN
000009510OTHER (01)MTBCBS PIN
0010880OTHER (01)MTMDCD PIN
C64091MEDICARE UPIN (02)MT 
390005999MEDICARE PIN (08)MT 
W307891MEDICARE UPIN (02)WY 
1153260003MEDICARE PIN (08)MT 
P00415932MEDICARE PIN (08)WY 
307891OTHER (01)WYBCBS PIN
000080842MEDICARE PIN (08)MT 
000080945MEDICARE PIN (08)MT 

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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 1306929377, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63

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.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1306929377.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Audiologist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Occupational Therapist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Speech-Language Pathologist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Advanced Practice Midwife
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Speech-Language Pathologist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Pharmacist
801 N 29TH ST, ATTN: PHARMACY
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nurse Practitioner
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Family Medicine
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Dietitian, Registered
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nurse Practitioner
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Occupational Therapist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Physician Assistant
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Speech-Language Pathologist
801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306929377, enumerated as an "individual" on October 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 801 N 29TH ST BILLINGS, MT 59101 and the phone number is (406) 238-2500.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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