DR. STEPHEN PAUL ABELOW M.D.
NPI 1356559082
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in South Lake Tahoe, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 18, 2007

Contact Information

2311 LAKE TAHOE BLVD
SUITE 6
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
ZIP 96150
Phone: (530) 544-8033

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

About STEPHEN ABELOW

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Abelow, a provider established in South Lake Tahoe, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356559082 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number G38077 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1356559082
Provider Name
DR. STEPHEN PAUL ABELOW M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2311 LAKE TAHOE BLVD SUITE 6 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Location Phone
(530) 544-8033
Mailing Address
2311 LAKE TAHOE BLVD SUITE 6 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Mailing Phone
(530) 544-8033
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-18-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207XX0005X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G38077
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

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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 1356559082, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
2
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 58

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.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1356559082.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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Marriage & Family Therapist
2311 LAKE TAHOE BLVD, SUITE 2
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356559082, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2007.

The provider is located at 2311 LAKE TAHOE BLVD SUITE 6 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150 and the phone number is (530) 544-8033.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.