DR. ZAIN GULZAR M.D.
NPI 1467494112
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Mcallen, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 10, 2006

Contact Information

301 LINDBERG AVE
STE D & E
MCALLEN, TX
ZIP 78501
Phone: (956) 972-0800
Fax: (956) 972-0815

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

About ZAIN GULZAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Zain Gulzar, an internist established in Mcallen, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1467494112 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RE0101X with license number K9554 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1467494112
Provider Name
DR. ZAIN GULZAR M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
301 LINDBERG AVE STE D & E MCALLEN, TX 78501
Location Phone
(956) 972-0800
Location Fax
(956) 972-0815
Mailing Address
301 LINDBERG AVE STE D & E MCALLEN, TX 78501
Mailing Phone
(956) 972-0800
Mailing Fax
(956) 972-0815
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-10-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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An internist like Zain Gulzar 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Taxonomy Code
207RE0101X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
K9554
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
8865J1MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TXMEDICARE
H10777MEDICARE UPIN (02)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 1467494112, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1467494112.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
301 LINDBERG AVE, SUITE A
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 LINDBERG AVE, STE D-E
MCALLEN, TX 78501

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1467494112, enumerated as an "individual" on June 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 301 LINDBERG AVE STE D & E MCALLEN, TX 78501 and the phone number is (956) 972-0800.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RE0101X and a focus in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

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