DR. KAJAL G ZALAVADIA M.D.
NPI 1497912604
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in New Canaan, CT

NPI Status: Active since May 16, 2008

Contact Information

69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT
ZIP 06840
Phone: (844) 359-8363
Fax: (833) 929-3520

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KAJAL ZALAVADIA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kajal Zalavadia, an internist established in New Canaan, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in obesity medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497912604 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RB0002X with license number 2016-01492 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1497912604
Provider Name
DR. KAJAL G ZALAVADIA M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
69 GROVE ST NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Location Phone
(844) 359-8363
Location Fax
(833) 929-3520
Mailing Address
5109 GANSETT LN RALEIGH, NC 27612
Mailing Phone
(732) 809-3284
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-16-2008
Last Update Date
02-07-2023
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An internist like Kajal Zalavadia 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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Secondary Locations

  • 148 E 38th St
    New York, NY 10016
    (844) 359-8363

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

Internal Medicine Obesity Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RB0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2016-01492
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

1992372403 (CT)
2261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

25MA11643800 (NJ)
3261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

2016-01492 (NC)
4261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

319255 (NY)
5261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

MD443258 (PA)
6261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

1043889967 (NY)
7261QM2500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Medical Specialty

72803 (CT)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kajal Zalavadia 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 1497912604, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1497912604.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist
69 GROVE ST, 126
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Preventive Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management)
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Internal Medicine
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Clinic/Center
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Preventive Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Family Medicine
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obesity Medicine)
69 GROVE ST
NEW CANAAN, CT 06840

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497912604, enumerated as an "individual" on May 16, 2008.

The provider is located at 69 GROVE ST NEW CANAAN, CT 06840 and the phone number is (844) 359-8363.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RB0002X and a focus in Obesity Medicine.