DR. PAUL CHRISTAKIS MD
NPI 1467559435
Pediatrics in Boca Raton, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2006

Contact Information

600 S DIXIE HWY
#103
BOCA RATON, FL
ZIP 33432
Phone: (561) 395-3324
Fax: (561) 395-5714

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Accepts Insurance

About PAUL CHRISTAKIS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Christakis, a pediatrician established in Boca Raton, Florida with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1467559435 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number ME0051404 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1467559435
Provider Name
DR. PAUL CHRISTAKIS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
600 S DIXIE HWY #103 BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Location Phone
(561) 395-3324
Location Fax
(561) 395-5714
Mailing Address
600 S DIXIE HWY #103 BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Mailing Phone
(561) 395-3324
Mailing Fax
(561) 395-5714
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-20-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like Paul Christakis is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME0051404
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze (HSA) 1735 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 1449 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139E ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2139V ($50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) - EPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze 2342S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential- ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard- - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1467559435, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

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 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 6 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1467559435.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 102
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 104
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Dentist (General Practice)
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 100
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Physician Assistant
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 103
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Home Health
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 1010
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Internal Medicine
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE102
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
600 S DIXIE HWY, 103
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Internal Medicine
600 S DIXIE HWY, STE 103
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Internal Medicine
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 103
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Internal Medicine
600 S DIXIE HWY, SUITE 102
BOCA RATON, FL 33432

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1467559435, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 600 S DIXIE HWY #103 BOCA RATON, FL 33432 and the phone number is (561) 395-3324.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.