MRS. DIANE LYNN BIERKE-NELSON C.G.C.
NPI 1386633980
Genetic Counselor, MS in Duluth, MN

NPI Status: Active since October 17, 2005

Contact Information

420 E 1ST ST # 1S3W10
DULUTH CLINIC
DULUTH, MN
ZIP 55805
Phone: (218) 786-3012
Fax: (218) 786-3274

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Genetic Counselor, MS

About DIANE BIERKE-NELSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Diane Bierke-nelson, a provider established in Duluth, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Genetic Counselor, Ms. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386633980 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 170300000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1386633980
Provider Name
MRS. DIANE LYNN BIERKE-NELSON C.G.C.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
420 E 1ST ST # 1S3W10 DULUTH CLINIC DULUTH, MN 55805
Location Phone
(218) 786-3012
Location Fax
(218) 786-3274
Mailing Address
106 N 21ST ST E SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Mailing Phone
(218) 310-0088
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-17-2005
Last Update Date
01-18-2011
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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

Genetic Counselor, MS

Taxonomy Code
170300000X
Type
Other Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

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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 1386633980, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
0
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 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 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1386633980.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386633980, enumerated as an "individual" on October 17, 2005.

The provider is located at 420 E 1ST ST # 1S3W10 DULUTH CLINIC DULUTH, MN 55805 and the phone number is (218) 786-3012.

Genetic Counselor, MS with taxonomy code 170300000X.