ESTHER A OBENG MD, PHD
NPI 1417114174
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Memphis, TN

NPI Status: Active since May 20, 2008

Contact Information

262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN
ZIP 38105
Phone: (901) 595-2638

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ESTHER OBENG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Esther Obeng, a pediatrician established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1417114174 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number 57317 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1417114174
Provider Name
ESTHER A OBENG MD, PHD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Location Phone
(901) 595-2638
Mailing Address
262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Mailing Phone
(901) 595-2638
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-20-2008
Last Update Date
11-10-2021
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A pediatrician like Esther Obeng 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.
57317
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

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)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

244128 (MA)
2208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

57317 (TN)
32080P0207XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

244128 (MA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Esther Obeng 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 1417114174, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
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 1 → 2 1 → 2 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 2 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1417114174.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MAIL STOP 735
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 106
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MS 800
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Radiology Practitioner Assistant
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Surgery
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pharmacist (Nuclear)
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MAILSTOP #220
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pharmacist
262 DANNY THOMAS PL, MAIL STOP 150
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1417114174, enumerated as an "individual" on May 20, 2008.

The provider is located at 262 DANNY THOMAS PL MEMPHIS, TN 38105 and the phone number is (901) 595-2638.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0207X and a focus in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.