DR. HOWARD JAY BRENKER MD
NPI 1477515112
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Sunrise, FL

NPI Status: Active since April 06, 2006

Contact Information

1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL
ZIP 33323
Phone: (800) 243-3839
Fax: (954) 858-0404

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About HOWARD BRENKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Brenker, a pediatrician established in Sunrise, Florida with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477515112 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number ME0066229 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1477515112
Provider Name
DR. HOWARD JAY BRENKER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1500 CONCORD TER SUNRISE, FL 33323
Location Phone
(800) 243-3839
Location Fax
(954) 858-0404
Mailing Address
800 MEADOWS RD 1 FAMILY PLACE BOCA RATON, FL 33486
Mailing Phone
(561) 955-5117
Mailing Fax
(954) 858-0404
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-06-2006
Last Update Date
06-12-2014
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A pediatrician like Howard Brenker 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

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Classification

Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME0066229
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
376287400MEDICAID (05)FL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Howard Brenker 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), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • 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: Yes

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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 1477515112, 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 48

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

The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 48 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1477515112.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Hospitalist
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1500 CONCORD TER, 5TH FLOOR
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CONCORD TER
SUNRISE, FL 33323

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477515112, enumerated as an "individual" on April 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 1500 CONCORD TER SUNRISE, FL 33323 and the phone number is (800) 243-3839.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

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