CARINA CURNOW BURNS M.D.
NPI 1538302898
General Practice in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since April 15, 2009

Contact Information

2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98409
Phone: (253) 475-5908
Fax: (253) 475-5958

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • General Practice
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CARINA BURNS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carina Burns, a primary care provider established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538302898 assigned on April 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number MD.205550 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1538302898
Provider Name
CARINA CURNOW BURNS M.D.
Other Name
CARINA DAISY CURNOW
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2624 S 38TH ST TACOMA, WA 98409
Location Phone
(253) 475-5908
Location Fax
(253) 475-5958
Mailing Address
2624 S 38TH ST TACOMA, WA 98409
Mailing Phone
(253) 475-5908
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-15-2009
Last Update Date
08-13-2025
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Carina Burns 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.
MD.205550
License State
LA
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

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Carina Burns 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 1538302898, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
8
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1538302898.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Physical Therapist
2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409
Clinic/Center (Occupational Medicine)
2624 S 38TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98409

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538302898, enumerated as an "individual" on April 15, 2009.

The provider is located at 2624 S 38TH ST TACOMA, WA 98409 and the phone number is (253) 475-5908.

General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.