CARL WILLIAM DRONKOWSKI M.D.
NPI 1619904158
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Portland, OR

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2006

Contact Information

12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100
PORTLAND, OR
ZIP 97229
Phone: (503) 648-9565
Fax: (503) 648-1282

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CARL DRONKOWSKI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carl Dronkowski, an internist established in Portland, Oregon with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619904158 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number MD12788 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1619904158
Provider Name
CARL WILLIAM DRONKOWSKI M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100 PORTLAND, OR 97229
Location Phone
(503) 648-9565
Location Fax
(503) 648-1282
Mailing Address
1600 NE COMPTON DR STE 210 HILLSBORO, OR 97006
Mailing Phone
(503) 648-9565
Mailing Fax
(503) 648-1282
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-28-2006
Last Update Date
07-17-2023
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An internist like Carl Dronkowski 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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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207RH0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD12788
License State
OR
Taxonomy Description
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

MD12788 (OR)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
8454571MEDICAID (05)WA 
26310MEDICAID (05)OR 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Carl Dronkowski 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

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

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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 1619904158, 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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 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 1619904158.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Hospice Care, Community Based
12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97229
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97229
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97229
Family Medicine
12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97229

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619904158, enumerated as an "individual" on June 28, 2006.

The provider is located at 12670 NW BARNES RD STE 100 PORTLAND, OR 97229 and the phone number is (503) 648-9565.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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