THOMAS V WHALEN JR. M.D.
NPI 1598778003
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 14, 2006

Contact Information

1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18103
Phone: (610) 402-7999
Fax: (610) 402-7995

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About THOMAS WHALEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Whalen, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in pediatric surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598778003 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0120X with license number MD045307E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1598778003
Provider Name
THOMAS V WHALEN JR. M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Location Phone
(610) 402-7999
Location Fax
(610) 402-7995
Mailing Address
PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
Mailing Phone
(484) 884-4500
Mailing Fax
(610) 402-7995
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-07-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD045307E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
582251MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
E53178MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Thomas Whalen 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 1598778003, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
3
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 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1598778003.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
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Internal Medicine
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Transplant Surgery
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 1800
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 1100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Neuroscience)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 1800
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 3600
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
General Acute Care Hospital
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 1800
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dietitian, Registered
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, STE 2400
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dietitian, Registered
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, STE 2400
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 2400
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 1100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 2700
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, STE 2700
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, SUITE 2700
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598778003, enumerated as an "individual" on August 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 and the phone number is (610) 402-7999.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0120X and a focus in Pediatric Surgery.

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