DR. MIGUEL A TALAVERA M.D.
NPI 1508929217
General Practice in Trujillo Alto, PR

NPI Status: Active since December 18, 2006

Contact Information

POLICLINICA DR. TALAVERA
CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #27 ALTOS
TRUJILLO ALTO, PR
ZIP 00976
Phone: (787) 298-2575

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • General Practice
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MIGUEL TALAVERA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Miguel Talavera, a primary care provider established in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508929217 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number 10016 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1508929217
Provider Name
DR. MIGUEL A TALAVERA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
POLICLINICA DR. TALAVERA CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #27 ALTOS TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976
Location Phone
(787) 298-2575
Mailing Address
URB. ENCANTADA RIACHUELO RO-58 TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976
Mailing Phone
(787) 298-2575
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-18-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Miguel Talavera sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

General Practice

Taxonomy Code
208D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
10016
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Miguel Talavera 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 1508929217, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1508929217.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

General Practice
POLICLINICA DR. TALAVERA, CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #27 ALTOS
TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508929217, enumerated as an "individual" on December 18, 2006.

The provider is located at POLICLINICA DR. TALAVERA CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #27 ALTOS TRUJILLO ALTO, PR 00976 and the phone number is (787) 298-2575.

General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.