BISWAS JOSHI M.D.
NPI 1396079935
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in San Bernardino, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 30, 2009

Contact Information

250 E CAROLINE ST
SUITE J
SAN BERNARDINO, CA
ZIP 92408
Phone: (909) 651-1901

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BISWAS JOSHI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Biswas Joshi, a pediatrician established in San Bernardino, California with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric pulmonology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396079935 assigned on September 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0214X with license number A119568 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1396079935
Provider Name
BISWAS JOSHI M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
250 E CAROLINE ST SUITE J SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Location Phone
(909) 651-1901
Mailing Address
1550 LYNNE CT REDLANDS, CA 92373
Mailing Phone
(646) 784-2651
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-30-2009
Last Update Date
09-01-2016
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A pediatrician like Biswas Joshi 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 Pulmonology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0214X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A119568
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Biswas Joshi 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 1396079935, 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.

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 75

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.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1396079935.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
250 E CAROLINE ST, SUITE J
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
250 E CAROLINE ST, SUITE J
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
250 E CAROLINE ST, J WEST
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Pharmacist
250 E CAROLINE ST
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Occupational Therapist
250 E CAROLINE ST
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Pediatrics
250 E CAROLINE ST, STE A, B, G
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
250 E CAROLINE ST, SUITE A
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
250 E CAROLINE ST
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408
Pediatrics (Pediatric Allergy/Immunology)
250 E CAROLINE ST
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396079935, enumerated as an "individual" on September 30, 2009.

The provider is located at 250 E CAROLINE ST SUITE J SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 and the phone number is (909) 651-1901.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0214X and a focus in Pediatric Pulmonology.