CARE & COMFORT ASSOCIATES, INC
NPI 1598165110
Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN) in Bohemia, NY

NPI Status: Active since September 02, 2014

Contact Information

1546 OCEAN AVE
SUITE 5
BOHEMIA, NY
ZIP 11716
Phone: (631) 433-0033
Fax: (631) 758-3545

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About CARE & COMFORT ASSOCIATES, INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Care & Comfort Associates, Inc, a provider established in Bohemia, New York operating as a Non-emergency Medical Transport (van). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598165110 assigned on September 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 343900000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Joseph Lehrfeld (President)

NPI
1598165110
Provider Name
CARE & COMFORT ASSOCIATES, INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1546 OCEAN AVE SUITE 5 BOHEMIA, NY 11716
Location Phone
(631) 433-0033
Location Fax
(631) 758-3545
Mailing Address
1546 OCEAN AVE SUITE 5 BOHEMIA, NY 11716
Mailing Phone
(631) 433-0033
Mailing Fax
(631) 758-3545
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-02-2014
Last Update Date
09-02-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)

Taxonomy Code
343900000X
Type
Transportation Services
Taxonomy Description
A land vehicle with a capacity to meet special height, clearance, access, and seating, for the conveyance of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle may or may not be required to meet local county or state regulations.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MR. JOSEPH LEHRFELD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(631) 433-0033

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1336210186OTHER (01)NYNPI

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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 1598165110, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
1
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 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1598165110.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)
1546 OCEAN AVE, SUITE 5
BOHEMIA, NY 11716

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598165110, enumerated as an "organization" on September 02, 2014.

The provider is located at 1546 OCEAN AVE SUITE 5 BOHEMIA, NY 11716 and the phone number is (631) 433-0033.

Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN) with taxonomy code 343900000X.

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