JAMES KENNETH VERNON M.D.
NPI 1518963610
Surgery in Newton, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 23, 2005

Contact Information

2000 WASHINGTON STREET
SUITE 365
NEWTON, MA
ZIP 02462
Phone: (617) 244-5355
Fax: (617) 244-8662

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About JAMES VERNON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Vernon, a provider established in Newton, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1518963610 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 29133 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1518963610
Provider Name
JAMES KENNETH VERNON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2000 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 365 NEWTON, MA 02462
Location Phone
(617) 244-5355
Location Fax
(617) 244-8662
Mailing Address
2000 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 365 NEWTON, MA 02462
Mailing Phone
(617) 244-5355
Mailing Fax
(617) 244-8662
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-23-2005
Last Update Date
06-11-2010
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A surgeon like James Vernon treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
29133
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A36651MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
B49009MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 
2084228MEDICAID (05)MA 

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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 1518963610, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
0
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 1 → 2

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 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1518963610.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 466
NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 368
NEWTON, MA 02462
Otolaryngology
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 320
NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462
Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, BLUE 201
NEWTON, MA 02462
Audiologist
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, ELY A KIRSCHNER MD PC SUITE 320
NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 764
NEWTON, MA 02462
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 368
NEWTON, MA 02462
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 466
NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 768
NEWTON, MA 02462
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 466
NEWTON, MA 02462
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, MOB WHITE 544
NEWTON, MA 02462
Physician Assistant
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, BLUE 201
NEWTON, MA 02462
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, BLUE BUILDING SUITE 423
NEWTON, MA 02462
Orthopaedic Surgery
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 341
NEWTON, MA 02462
Surgery
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, GREEN MOB, SUITE 563
NEWTON, MA 02462
Otolaryngology
2000 WASHINGTON STREET, MOB WHITE SUITE 544
NEWTON, MA 02462

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1518963610, enumerated as an "individual" on June 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 2000 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 365 NEWTON, MA 02462 and the phone number is (617) 244-5355.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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