DR. MARK E. CHITTUM M.D.
NPI 1518942572
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO
NPI Status: Active since December 13, 2005
Contact Information
2770 N UNION BLVD
SUITE 140
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
ZIP 80909
Phone: (719) 473-9595
Fax: (719) 227-0669
- Individual
- Male
- Ophthalmology
- Retina Specialist
About MARK CHITTUM
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Chittum, a provider established in Colorado Springs, Colorado with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in retina specialist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518942572 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0107X with license number DR.0028079 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.
- NPI
- 1518942572
- Provider Name
- DR. MARK E. CHITTUM M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2770 N UNION BLVD SUITE 140 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
- Location Phone
- (719) 473-9595
- Location Fax
- (719) 227-0669
- Mailing Address
- 2770 N UNION BLVD SUITE 140 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
- Mailing Phone
- (719) 473-9595
- Mailing Fax
- (719) 227-0669
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-13-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-30-2017
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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
Ophthalmology Retina Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 207WX0107X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- DR.0028079
- License State
- CO
- Taxonomy Description
- An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB1418 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CO | |
| 01280791 | MEDICAID (05) | CO | |
| A06032 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CO |
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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 1518942572, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518942572, enumerated as an "individual" on December 13, 2005.
The provider is located at 2770 N UNION BLVD SUITE 140 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909 and the phone number is (719) 473-9595.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0107X and a focus in Retina Specialist.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
