BERNARD R CHAITMAN MD
NPI 1326056292
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in St Louis, MO
NPI Status: Active since August 04, 2006
Contact Information
3660 VISTA
ST LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63110
Phone: (314) 725-4668
Fax: (314) 268-5172
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
About BERNARD CHAITMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bernard Chaitman, an internist established in St Louis, Missouri with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in cardiovascular disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326056292 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0000X with license number R8C62 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1326056292
- Provider Name
- BERNARD R CHAITMAN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3660 VISTA ST LOUIS, MO 63110
- Location Phone
- (314) 725-4668
- Location Fax
- (314) 268-5172
- Mailing Address
- 3691 RUTGER AVE PROVIDER ENROLLMENT ST LOUIS, MO 63110
- Mailing Phone
- (314) 977-4440
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-04-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-18-2008
- Code Navigator
An internist like Bernard Chaitman 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 Cardiovascular Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RC0000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- R8C62
- License State
- MO
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up
Ultrasound of heart during rest, exercise and/or drug-induced stress with report
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAn exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAn ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.
This service was performed 42 times for 40 patientsThis procedure involves using ultrasound imaging to view your heart at rest, during exercise, and/or under drug-induced stress. It helps assess how well your heart responds to exertion. A report of the findings is provided after the test.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAn ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
This service was performed 53 times for 51 patientsThis is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
This service was performed 185 times for 179 patientsA follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.
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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 1326056292, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326056292, enumerated as an "individual" on August 04, 2006.
The provider is located at 3660 VISTA ST LOUIS, MO 63110 and the phone number is (314) 725-4668.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0000X and a focus in Cardiovascular Disease.