MELVIN N ABEND MD PC
NPI 1396738712
Surgery in Atlanta, GA

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2005

Contact Information

4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD
STE 40B
ATLANTA, GA
ZIP 30338
Phone: (770) 455-3753
Fax: (770) 458-9622

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About MELVIN N ABEND MD PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melvin N Abend Md Pc, a provider established in Atlanta, Georgia operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396738712 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 015060 (GA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. Melvin N Abend Md Pc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Melvin N Abend Md (President)

NPI
1396738712
Provider Name
MELVIN N ABEND MD PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD STE 40B ATLANTA, GA 30338
Location Phone
(770) 455-3753
Location Fax
(770) 458-9622
Mailing Address
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD STE 40B ATLANTA, GA 30338
Mailing Phone
(770) 455-3753
Mailing Fax
(770) 458-9622
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2005
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A surgeon like Melvin N Abend Md Pc treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
015060
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. MELVIN N ABEND MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(770) 455-3753

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
000053853A1MEDICAID (05)GA 

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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 1396738712, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

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 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1396738712.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, STE 70C
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 70 C
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 60C
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 20B
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, STE. 60-C
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Internal Medicine
4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD, SUITE 30-B
ATLANTA, GA 30338

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396738712, enumerated as an "organization" on August 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 4553 N SHALLOWFORD RD STE 40B ATLANTA, GA 30338 and the phone number is (770) 455-3753.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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