WISSAM MOHAMAD KOURANY MD
NPI 1588771836
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Durham, NC

NPI Status: Active since August 24, 2006

Contact Information

508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC
ZIP 27705
Phone: (919) 286-6949

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About WISSAM KOURANY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wissam Kourany, an internist established in Durham, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588771836 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 2005-01526 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1588771836
Provider Name
WISSAM MOHAMAD KOURANY MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
508 FULTON ST DURHAM, NC 27705
Location Phone
(919) 286-6949
Mailing Address
521 SLATE CREEK PL CARY, NC 27519
Mailing Phone
(919) 225-3701
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-24-2006
Last Update Date
08-25-2025
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An internist like Wissam Kourany 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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Secondary Locations

  • 4101 N Roxboro St
    Durham, NC 27704
    (919) 684-8111

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

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2005-01526
License State
NC
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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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 1588771836, 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 3 → 6

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 + 4 + 7 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1588771836.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Physical Therapist
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant (Medical)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant
508 FULTON ST, MEDICAL SERVICE (111)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant (Medical)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, 11C
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Psychiatry & Neurology (Geriatric Psychiatry)
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER, MAIL STATION 116A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Dietitian, Registered
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant (Medical)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
508 FULTON ST, DVAMC, MHSL (116)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Internal Medicine
508 FULTON ST, AMBULATORY CARE (11C), DURHAM VAMC
DURHAM, NC 27705
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Psychologist (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, VA MEDICAL CENTER (116B)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Psychologist (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, (116B)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Dietitian, Registered
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Physical Therapist
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588771836, enumerated as an "individual" on August 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 508 FULTON ST DURHAM, NC 27705 and the phone number is (919) 286-6949.

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