DR. VIJAY GANESH SANKARAN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1386969855
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since March 29, 2010
Contact Information
450 BROOKLINE AVENUE
DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02215
Phone: (617) 355-6363
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- PECOS Enrolled
About VIJAY SANKARAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vijay Sankaran, a pediatrician established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386969855 assigned on March 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number 254221 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1386969855
- Provider Name
- DR. VIJAY GANESH SANKARAN M.D., PH.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 450 BROOKLINE AVENUE DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA 02215
- Location Phone
- (617) 355-6363
- Mailing Address
- 450 BROOKLINE AVENUE DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA 02215
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 355-6363
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-29-2010
- Last Update Date
- 06-21-2013
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A pediatrician like Vijay Sankaran 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
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 Hematology-Oncology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0207X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 254221
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vijay Sankaran is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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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 1386969855, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386969855, enumerated as an "individual" on March 29, 2010.
The provider is located at 450 BROOKLINE AVENUE DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA 02215 and the phone number is (617) 355-6363.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
