DR. NASIM ASHRAF M.D
NPI 1609172568
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Burtonsville, MD

NPI Status: Active since February 09, 2011

Contact Information

3300 LYNCREST CT
BURTONSVILLE, MD
ZIP 20866
Phone: (646) 330-1213

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

About NASIM ASHRAF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nasim Ashraf, an internist established in Burtonsville, Maryland with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609172568 assigned on February 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number D52161 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1609172568
Provider Name
DR. NASIM ASHRAF M.D
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3300 LYNCREST CT BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866
Location Phone
(646) 330-1213
Mailing Address
3300 LYNCREST CT BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866
Mailing Phone
(646) 330-1213
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-09-2011
Last Update Date
02-09-2011
Code Navigator

An internist like Nasim Ashraf 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.

Location Map

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.
D52161
License State
MD
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.

Reviews for DR. NASIM ASHRAF M.D

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

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 1609172568, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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.

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1609172568.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609172568, enumerated as an "individual" on February 09, 2011.

The provider is located at 3300 LYNCREST CT BURTONSVILLE, MD 20866 and the phone number is (646) 330-1213.

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