KENNETH L GERSON MD
NPI 1366462061
Pediatrics - Pediatric Allergy/Immunology in Lexington, KY

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2006

Contact Information

171 N EAGLE CREEK DR
SUITE 106
LEXINGTON, KY
ZIP 40509
Phone: (859) 277-9112
Fax: (859) 227-7105

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Allergy/Immunology

About KENNETH GERSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Gerson, a pediatrician established in Lexington, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric allergy/immunology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366462061 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0201X with license number 14056 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1366462061
Provider Name
KENNETH L GERSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
171 N EAGLE CREEK DR SUITE 106 LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Location Phone
(859) 277-9112
Location Fax
(859) 227-7105
Mailing Address
171 N EAGLE CREEK DR SUITE 106 LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Mailing Phone
(859) 277-9112
Mailing Fax
(859) 227-7105
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-19-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
Code Navigator

A pediatrician like Kenneth Gerson 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.

Location Map

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

Pediatrics Pediatric Allergy/Immunology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
14056
License State
KY
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, allergic reactions, and immunologic diseases in children.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
000000045611OTHER (01)KYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
0054181MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
64140569MEDICAID (05)KY 
C65756MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
5065MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)KSMEDICARE

Reviews for KENNETH L GERSON MD

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

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 1366462061, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
1
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1366462061.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
171 N EAGLE CREEK DR, SUITE 102
LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Pediatrics
171 N EAGLE CREEK DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40509

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366462061, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 171 N EAGLE CREEK DR SUITE 106 LEXINGTON, KY 40509 and the phone number is (859) 277-9112.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0201X and a focus in Pediatric Allergy/Immunology.

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