DR. ZVI H FISCHER M.D.
NPI 1437108339
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Ridgewood, NJ

NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2006

Contact Information

140 CHESTNUT ST
SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
ZIP 07450
Phone: (201) 444-2600
Fax: (201) 444-9471

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

About ZVI FISCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Zvi Fischer, an internist established in Ridgewood, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437108339 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number MA41939 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1437108339
Provider Name
DR. ZVI H FISCHER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 300 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Location Phone
(201) 444-2600
Location Fax
(201) 444-9471
Mailing Address
140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 300 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Mailing Phone
(201) 444-2600
Mailing Fax
(201) 444-9471
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-08-2006
Last Update Date
03-18-2008
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An internist like Zvi Fischer 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 Gastroenterology

Taxonomy Code
207RG0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA41939
License State
NJ
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C56309MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 
CF1672OTHER (01)NJRAILROAD MEDICARE

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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 1437108339, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1437108339.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 201
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 201
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Surgery
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 301
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 200
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Colon & Rectal Surgery
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE NUMBER 301
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 202
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 202
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
140 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 300
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450
Counselor (Mental Health)
140 CHESTNUT ST
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437108339, enumerated as an "individual" on May 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 140 CHESTNUT ST SUITE 300 RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450 and the phone number is (201) 444-2600.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

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