DR. ALAN M. SHOTKIN M.D.
NPI 1619915717
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Cambridge, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2006

Contact Information

330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA
ZIP 02138
Phone: (617) 499-5540
Fax: (617) 499-5699

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALAN SHOTKIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alan Shotkin, a pediatrician established in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619915717 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number 281369 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1619915717
Provider Name
DR. ALAN M. SHOTKIN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Location Phone
(617) 499-5540
Location Fax
(617) 499-5699
Mailing Address
330 MOUNT AUBURN STREET CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Mailing Phone
(617) 499-5540
Mailing Fax
(617) 499-5699
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-02-2006
Last Update Date
10-10-2024
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A pediatrician like Alan Shotkin is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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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

Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
281369
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alan Shotkin 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 1619915717, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
7
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 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 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1619915717.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619915717, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 330 MOUNT AUBURN ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 and the phone number is (617) 499-5540.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.