ROBERT H FERGUSON M.D.
NPI 1417958679
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Greensburg, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2005

Contact Information

562 SHEARER ST
GREENSBURG, PA
ZIP 15601
Phone: (724) 836-8303
Fax: (724) 836-8311

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About ROBERT FERGUSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Ferguson, an internist established in Greensburg, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1417958679 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number MD031107E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1417958679
Provider Name
ROBERT H FERGUSON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
562 SHEARER ST GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Location Phone
(724) 836-8303
Location Fax
(724) 836-8311
Mailing Address
562 SHEARER ST STE B104 GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Mailing Phone
(724) 836-8303
Mailing Fax
(724) 836-8311
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-09-2005
Last Update Date
04-02-2021
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An internist like Robert Ferguson 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

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

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD031107E
License State
PA
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
0011364600001MEDICAID (05)PA 

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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 1417958679, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
9
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1417958679.

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

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 103
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Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
562 SHEARER ST, MEDICAL ARTS BLDG SUITE # 203
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Allergy & Immunology
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 101-2
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 201
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Renal)
562 SHEARER ST, CKD SERVICES OF GREENSBURG
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
562 SHEARER ST
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Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
562 SHEARER ST, CKD SERVICES OF GREENSBURG
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Specialist
562 SHEARER ST, MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, SUITE 203
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE B 100
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Renal)
562 SHEARER ST, G100
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
562 SHEARER ST
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
562 SHEARER ST
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
562 SHEARER ST
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Surgery
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 302
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Surgery
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 302
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Specialist
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 203 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Legal Medicine
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 201
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
Dentist (General Practice)
562 SHEARER ST, SUITE 304
GREENSBURG, PA 15601

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1417958679, enumerated as an "individual" on August 09, 2005.

The provider is located at 562 SHEARER ST GREENSBURG, PA 15601 and the phone number is (724) 836-8303.

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

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