DR. DON K NICOLSON M.D.
NPI 1588611206
Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine in Mesa, AZ

NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2006

Contact Information

2058 S DOBSON RD
MESA, AZ
ZIP 85202
Phone: (480) 730-8479
Fax: (480) 730-7939

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine

About DON NICOLSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Don Nicolson, a pediatrician established in Mesa, Arizona with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in adolescent medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588611206 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080A0000X with license number 7678 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1588611206
Provider Name
DR. DON K NICOLSON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2058 S DOBSON RD MESA, AZ 85202
Location Phone
(480) 730-8479
Location Fax
(480) 730-7939
Mailing Address
2058 S DOBSON RD MESA, AZ 85202
Mailing Phone
(480) 730-8479
Mailing Fax
(480) 730-7939
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-28-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like Don Nicolson is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080A0000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
7678
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

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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 1588611206, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
6
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 0 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1588611206.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 16
MESA, AZ 85202
Otolaryngology
2058 S DOBSON RD, #10
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist (General Practice)
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 8
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist (General Practice)
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 8
MESA, AZ 85202
Family Medicine
2058 S DOBSON RD, #15
MESA, AZ 85202
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 10
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist (General Practice)
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 3
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 13
MESA, AZ 85202
Naturopath
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 7
MESA, AZ 85202
Family Medicine
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 15
MESA, AZ 85202
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 10
MESA, AZ 85202
Chiropractor (Rehabilitation)
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 16
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 13
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist (General Practice)
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 12
MESA, AZ 85202
Dentist
2058 S DOBSON RD, STE 12
MESA, AZ 85202
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 17
MESA, AZ 85202
Pediatrics
2058 S DOBSON RD, SUITE 6
MESA, AZ 85202

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588611206, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 2058 S DOBSON RD MESA, AZ 85202 and the phone number is (480) 730-8479.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080A0000X and a focus in Adolescent Medicine.