DR. NALINI TULSIDAS VASSA M.D.
NPI 1386746220
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Kennewick, WA

NPI Status: Active since September 01, 2006

Contact Information

510 N COLORADO ST
SUITE A
KENNEWICK, WA
ZIP 99336
Phone: (509) 735-6689
Fax: (509) 735-6998

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About NALINI VASSA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nalini Vassa, an internist established in Kennewick, Washington with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386746220 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number MD00044334 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1386746220
Provider Name
DR. NALINI TULSIDAS VASSA M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
510 N COLORADO ST SUITE A KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Location Phone
(509) 735-6689
Location Fax
(509) 735-6998
Mailing Address
8514 W GAGE BLVD STE G KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Mailing Phone
(509) 222-1275
Mailing Fax
(509) 735-6998
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-01-2006
Last Update Date
03-21-2017
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An internist like Nalini Vassa 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

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Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD00044334
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1174400000XOther Service Providers

Specialist

MD00044334 (WA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
8877668MEDICARE PIN (08)WA 
8415580MEDICAID (05)WA 
0243128OTHER (01)WALABOR & INDUSTRIES
F89056MEDICARE UPIN (02)WA 
GAB11964MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)WA 

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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 1386746220, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

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 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1386746220.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
510 N COLORADO ST, STE A
KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Physician Assistant
510 N COLORADO ST
KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Specialist
510 N COLORADO ST, SUITE A
KENNEWICK, WA 99336

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386746220, enumerated as an "individual" on September 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 510 N COLORADO ST SUITE A KENNEWICK, WA 99336 and the phone number is (509) 735-6689.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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