DR. JOEL WILLIAM ABRAMOWITZ M.D., PHD
NPI 1447220413
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since January 24, 2006

Contact Information

925 GESSNER RD
SUITE 310
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77024
Phone: (713) 467-1630
Fax: (713) 467-2003

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About JOEL ABRAMOWITZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joel Abramowitz, an internist established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447220413 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number F7380 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1447220413
Provider Name
DR. JOEL WILLIAM ABRAMOWITZ M.D., PHD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
925 GESSNER RD SUITE 310 HOUSTON, TX 77024
Location Phone
(713) 467-1630
Location Fax
(713) 467-2003
Mailing Address
PO BOX 911230 DALLAS, TX 75391
Mailing Phone
(972) 997-8000
Mailing Fax
(713) 467-2003
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-24-2006
Last Update Date
11-07-2014
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An internist like Joel Abramowitz 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 Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
F7380
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
888677OTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
046799501MEDICAID (05)TX 
352412YQCCMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
P01361505OTHER (01)TXRAILROAD MEDICARE
888677MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
C12576MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 
046799502MEDICAID (05)TX 

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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 1447220413, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 0 → 0 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1447220413.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447220413, enumerated as an "individual" on January 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 925 GESSNER RD SUITE 310 HOUSTON, TX 77024 and the phone number is (713) 467-1630.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

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