BHABENDRA N. PUTATUNDA M.D.
NPI 1396737177
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lebanon, TN

NPI Status: Active since August 18, 2005

Contact Information

212 BABB DR
STE. B
LEBANON, TN
ZIP 37087
Phone: (615) 449-1459
Fax: (615) 453-2853

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About BHABENDRA PUTATUNDA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bhabendra Putatunda, an internist established in Lebanon, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396737177 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 21370 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1396737177
Provider Name
BHABENDRA N. PUTATUNDA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
212 BABB DR STE. B LEBANON, TN 37087
Location Phone
(615) 449-1459
Location Fax
(615) 453-2853
Mailing Address
212 BABB DR STE. B LEBANON, TN 37087
Mailing Phone
(615) 449-1459
Mailing Fax
(615) 453-2853
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-18-2005
Last Update Date
05-24-2012
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An internist like Bhabendra Putatunda 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.
21370
License State
TN
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
F18357MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 
3065343MEDICAID (05)TN 
3065345MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TNMEDICARE, CIGNA PART B

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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 1396737177, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1396737177.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
212 BABB DR, STE. B
LEBANON, TN 37087
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
212 BABB DR
LEBANON, TN 37087

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396737177, enumerated as an "individual" on August 18, 2005.

The provider is located at 212 BABB DR STE. B LEBANON, TN 37087 and the phone number is (615) 449-1459.

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

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