GERARDO TAPIA M.D
NPI 1487797171
Specialist in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since February 14, 2007

Contact Information

140 WADSWORTH AVE
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10033
Phone: (212) 543-9700
Fax: (212) 543-1357

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist

About GERARDO TAPIA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gerardo Tapia, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487797171 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 197296 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1487797171
Provider Name
GERARDO TAPIA M.D
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
140 WADSWORTH AVE NEW YORK, NY 10033
Location Phone
(212) 543-9700
Location Fax
(212) 543-1357
Mailing Address
7 THURTON PL SECOND FLOOR YONKERS, NY 10704
Mailing Phone
(914) 457-0385
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-14-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
197296
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
54J661MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 
F89830MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 37 times for 12 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 1 hour

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a one-hour session where a mental health professional assesses your psychological state and discusses treatment options. This process aims to understand your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to improve your overall well-being.

This service was performed 36 times for 11 patients

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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 1487797171, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1487797171.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
140 WADSWORTH AVE, 4
NEW YORK, NY 10033

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487797171, enumerated as an "individual" on February 14, 2007.

The provider is located at 140 WADSWORTH AVE NEW YORK, NY 10033 and the phone number is (212) 543-9700.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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