CITY OF FITCHBURG
NPI 1518271832
Public Health or Welfare in Fitchburg, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2010

Contact Information

718 MAIN ST.
BOARD OF HEALTH - 2ND FLOOR
FITCHBURG, MA
ZIP 01420
Phone: (978) 345-9582
Fax: (978) 342-9692

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About CITY OF FITCHBURG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for City Of Fitchburg, a provider established in Fitchburg, Massachusetts operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518271832 assigned on July 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Stephen D Curry (Director Of Public Health)

NPI
1518271832
Provider Name
CITY OF FITCHBURG
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
718 MAIN ST. BOARD OF HEALTH - 2ND FLOOR FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Location Phone
(978) 345-9582
Location Fax
(978) 342-9692
Mailing Address
718 MAIN ST. BOARD OF HEALTH - 2ND FLOOR CITY HALL FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Mailing Phone
(978) 345-9582
Mailing Fax
(978) 342-9692
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-28-2010
Last Update Date
07-28-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Public Health or Welfare

Taxonomy Code
251K00000X
Type
Agencies

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. STEPHEN D CURRY

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Authorized Official Phone
(978) 345-9582

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.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 52 times for 52 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage

The Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage, is a flu shot to protect against four strains of the flu virus. It's given as a small injection, typically in the arm, to help your body build immunity and fight off potential flu infections.

This service was performed 31 times for 31 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 1518271832, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 1 → 2 2 → 4 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 4 + 7 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1518271832.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518271832, enumerated as an "organization" on July 28, 2010.

The provider is located at 718 MAIN ST. BOARD OF HEALTH - 2ND FLOOR FITCHBURG, MA 01420 and the phone number is (978) 345-9582.

Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.