BRIAN WELFORD COVEY M.D.
NPI 1427008697
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Dubuque, IA
NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2006
Contact Information
1500 ASSOCIATES DR
DUBUQUE, IA
ZIP 52002
Phone: (563) 584-4430
Fax: (563) 584-4422
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
About BRIAN COVEY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brian Covey, an internist established in Dubuque, Iowa with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427008697 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number 26511 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1427008697
- Provider Name
- BRIAN WELFORD COVEY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1500 ASSOCIATES DR DUBUQUE, IA 52002
- Location Phone
- (563) 584-4430
- Location Fax
- (563) 584-4422
- Mailing Address
- 1500 ASSOCIATES DR DUBUQUE, IA 52002
- Mailing Phone
- (563) 584-4100
- Mailing Fax
- (563) 584-4422
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-11-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-12-2011
- Code Navigator
An internist like Brian Covey 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 Gastroenterology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0100X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 26511
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207RG0100X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 036-091844 (IL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A03694 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| I17177 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | IA | |
| 1048322 | MEDICAID (05) | IA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
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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 1427008697, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427008697, enumerated as an "individual" on May 11, 2006.
The provider is located at 1500 ASSOCIATES DR DUBUQUE, IA 52002 and the phone number is (563) 584-4430.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
