HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC
NPI 1508820317
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since April 17, 2006

Contact Information

4228 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 130
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 883-2960
Fax: (504) 883-2967

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  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Hematology & Oncology Specialists Llc, an internist established in Metairie, Louisiana operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508820317 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Hematology & Oncology Specialists Llc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Thomas M Cosgriff Md (Executive Committee)

NPI
1508820317
Provider Name
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 130 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Location Phone
(504) 883-2960
Location Fax
(504) 883-2967
Mailing Address
PO BOX 54932 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70154
Mailing Phone
(504) 883-2960
Mailing Fax
(504) 883-2967
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-17-2006
Last Update Date
03-02-2012
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An internist like Hematology & Oncology Specialists Llc 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 Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

THOMAS M COSGRIFF MD

Authorized Official Title
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Authorized Official Phone
(504) 883-2960

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1190500008MEDICARE NSC (07)LA 
1190500007MEDICARE NSC (07)LA 
1947041MEDICAID (05)LA 
5F818MEDICARE PIN (08)LA 
1190500011MEDICARE NSC (07)LA 

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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 1508820317, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
7
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1508820317.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 520
METAIRIE, LA 70006
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 300
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 320
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Urology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600A
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 340
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 400
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 120
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Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 110
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Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 110
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 210
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Occupational Therapist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Occupational Therapist
4228 HOUMA BLVD, STE 600B
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 130
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600A
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Surgery
4228 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 220
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508820317, enumerated as an "organization" on April 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 130 METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 883-2960.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

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