DR. LOUIS ARTHUR KLEIN M.D.
NPI 1598877698
Independent Medical Examiner in Walnut Creek, CA
NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006
Contact Information
1776 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE 201
WALNUT CREEK, CA
ZIP 94598
Phone: (925) 937-0995
Fax: (925) 937-3918
- Individual
- Male
- Independent Medical Examiner
- PECOS Enrolled
About LOUIS KLEIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Louis Klein, a provider established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Independent Medical Examiner. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598877698 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 202C00000X with license number G21120 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1598877698
- Provider Name
- DR. LOUIS ARTHUR KLEIN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE 201 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Location Phone
- (925) 937-0995
- Location Fax
- (925) 937-3918
- Mailing Address
- 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE 201 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Mailing Phone
- (925) 937-0995
- Mailing Fax
- (925) 937-3918
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-31-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-05-2024
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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
Independent Medical Examiner
- Taxonomy Code
- 202C00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G21120
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A special evaluator not involved with the medical care of the individual examinee that impartially evaluates the care being provided by other practitioners to clarify clinical, disability, liability or other case issues.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 174400000X | Other Service Providers | Specialist | 94598-3012 (CA) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Louis Klein 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 1598877698, 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 82. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 82 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 82 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598877698, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2006.
The provider is located at 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY RD STE 201 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 and the phone number is (925) 937-0995.
Independent Medical Examiner with taxonomy code 202C00000X.
