DR. JOHN C.L. WANG M.D.
NPI 1578655288
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2006

Contact Information

505 E 70TH ST
2ND FLR.
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021
Phone: (212) 746-1578
Fax: (212) 746-8483

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About JOHN WANG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Wang, an internist established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578655288 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 147032 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1578655288
Provider Name
DR. JOHN C.L. WANG M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
505 E 70TH ST 2ND FLR. NEW YORK, NY 10021
Location Phone
(212) 746-1578
Location Fax
(212) 746-8483
Mailing Address
504 E 74TH ST STE 506 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK, NY 10021
Mailing Phone
(212) 249-4061
Mailing Fax
(212) 746-8483
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-29-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like John Wang is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
147032
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
54F051MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 
E48865MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
00957424MEDICAID (05)NY 

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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 1578655288, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1578655288.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, SECOND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
505 E 70TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLR.
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Renal)
505 E 70TH ST, ROOM 245
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
505 E 70TH ST, HT 340
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
505 E 70TH ST, HT 340
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Psychologist (Clinical)
505 E 70TH ST, HT 340
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Psychologist (Clinical)
505 E 70TH ST, HT 340
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
505 E 70TH ST, WOMEN'S CLINIC 5TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
505 E 70TH ST, 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Allergy & Immunology
505 E 70TH ST, BOX 378
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine
505 E 70TH ST, HT-4
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
505 E 70TH ST, HT5
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
505 E 70TH ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10021

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578655288, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 505 E 70TH ST 2ND FLR. NEW YORK, NY 10021 and the phone number is (212) 746-1578.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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