CHERYL B. KUNKLE OT
NPI 1518953751
Occupational Therapist - Hand in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2005

Contact Information

798 HAUSMAN RD STE 200
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (610) 391-9000
Fax: (610) 391-9001

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Hand

About CHERYL KUNKLE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cheryl Kunkle, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Occupational Therapist, focusing in hand . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518953751 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 225XH1200X with license number OC001329L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1518953751
Provider Name
CHERYL B. KUNKLE OT
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
798 HAUSMAN RD STE 200 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Location Phone
(610) 391-9000
Location Fax
(610) 391-9001
Mailing Address
PO BOX 848269 BOSTON, MA 02284
Mailing Phone
(610) 973-1700
Mailing Fax
(610) 391-9001
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-22-2005
Last Update Date
02-01-2019
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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

Occupational Therapist Hand

Taxonomy Code
225XH1200X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
License No.
OC001329L
License State
PA

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)
1225X00000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Occupational Therapist

OC001329L (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
5483080OTHER (01)PAAETNA
02183701OTHER (01)PABLUE CROSS
02183701OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE CENTRAL

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.

Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes

Ultrasound is a medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body. It's a painless process typically lasting 15 minutes per session. This method aids in diagnosing conditions and monitoring health without any radiation exposure.

This service was performed 19 times for 16 patients

Therapy procedure using functional activities

A therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.

This service was performed 69 times for 21 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 1518953751, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
1
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 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1518953751.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518953751, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2005.

The provider is located at 798 HAUSMAN RD STE 200 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (610) 391-9000.

Occupational Therapist with taxonomy code 225XH1200X and a focus in Hand.

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