CHARLES FRANKLIN COBB MD
NPI 1326048745
Surgery in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2005

Contact Information

420 E NORTH AVE
SUITE 304 AGH SURGERY
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15212
Phone: (412) 359-4068
Fax: (412) 359-6732

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About CHARLES COBB

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Cobb, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326048745 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MD016511E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1326048745
Provider Name
CHARLES FRANKLIN COBB MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
420 E NORTH AVE SUITE 304 AGH SURGERY PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Location Phone
(412) 359-4068
Location Fax
(412) 359-6732
Mailing Address
420 E NORTH AVE SUITE 304 AGH SURGERY PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Mailing Phone
(412) 359-4068
Mailing Fax
(412) 359-6732
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-28-2005
Last Update Date
03-20-2009
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A surgeon like Charles Cobb treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD016511E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0045149000MEDICAID (05)WV 
0436719MEDICAID (05)OH 
C32045MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
152650NJ8MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
0006826350004MEDICAID (05)PA 
P00007774MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 

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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 1326048745, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1326048745.

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Otolaryngology (Otology & Neurotology)
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PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology (Otology & Neurotology)
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PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Optometrist (Low Vision Rehabilitation)
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 116
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Audiologist
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Audiologist
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Audiologist
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Ophthalmology
420 E NORTH AVE
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 205
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 206
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Otolaryngology (Otology & Neurotology)
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 E NORTH AVE, #205
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Ophthalmology
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 116
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Ophthalmology
420 E NORTH AVE, SUITE 116
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326048745, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2005.

The provider is located at 420 E NORTH AVE SUITE 304 AGH SURGERY PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 and the phone number is (412) 359-4068.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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