DR. MELVYN GROVIT D.P.M., M.S., C.N.S.
NPI 1437293792
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in Yonkers, NY
NPI Status: Active since February 19, 2007
Contact Information
45 LUDLOW ST
SUITE 618
YONKERS, NY
ZIP 10705
Phone: (914) 476-1544
Fax: (914) 771-4040
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Primary Podiatric Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About MELVYN GROVIT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melvyn Grovit, a provider established in Yonkers, New York with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in primary podiatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437293792 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP1101X with license number N002070-1 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.
- NPI
- 1437293792
- Provider Name
- DR. MELVYN GROVIT D.P.M., M.S., C.N.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 45 LUDLOW ST SUITE 618 YONKERS, NY 10705
- Location Phone
- (914) 476-1544
- Location Fax
- (914) 771-4040
- Mailing Address
- 14 CHANNING PL 2L EASTCHESTER, NY 10709
- Mailing Phone
- (914) 337-7419
- Mailing Fax
- (914) 771-4040
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 02-19-2007
- Last Update Date
- 02-22-2017
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Melvyn Grovit provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Melvyn Grovit opted out of Medicare effective on 03-07-2016 until 03-07-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Podiatrist Primary Podiatric Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 213EP1101X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- N002070-1
- License State
- NY
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 | 133N00000X | Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers | Nutritionist | 000115-1 (NY) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Melvyn Grovit 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 03-07-2016
Opt-Out End Date: 03-07-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? 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: No
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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 1437293792, 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 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.
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 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437293792, enumerated as an "individual" on February 19, 2007.
The provider is located at 45 LUDLOW ST SUITE 618 YONKERS, NY 10705 and the phone number is (914) 476-1544.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213EP1101X and a focus in Primary Podiatric Medicine.
