DR. PHILLIPS POPE WEDEMEYER M.D.
NPI 1326164518
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2007

Contact Information

441 MAPLE AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15218
Phone: (412) 241-6365

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

About PHILLIPS WEDEMEYER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Phillips Wedemeyer, a pediatrician established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326164518 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number MD011585E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1326164518
Provider Name
DR. PHILLIPS POPE WEDEMEYER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
441 MAPLE AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218
Location Phone
(412) 241-6365
Mailing Address
441 MAPLE AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218
Mailing Phone
(412) 241-6365
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-21-2007
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A pediatrician like Phillips Wedemeyer 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

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Classification

Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0207X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD011585E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
WE100411MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PABLUE SHIELD PROVIDER NUM.
B36390MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
0006574360002MEDICAID (05)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 1326164518, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 5 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1326164518.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326164518, enumerated as an "individual" on March 21, 2007.

The provider is located at 441 MAPLE AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15218 and the phone number is (412) 241-6365.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

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