KNOX WINAMAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC
NPI 1619921558
Family Medicine in Knox, IN

NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2006

Contact Information

1520 S HEATON ST
KNOX, IN
ZIP 46534
Phone: (574) 772-2188
Fax: (574) 772-2190

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About KNOX WINAMAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Knox Winamac Community Health Centers, Inc, a primary care provider established in Knox, Indiana operating as a Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619921558 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 50000720A (IN). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Diana R Fritz (Office Manager)

NPI
1619921558
Provider Name
KNOX WINAMAC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1520 S HEATON ST KNOX, IN 46534
Location Phone
(574) 772-2188
Location Fax
(574) 772-2190
Mailing Address
1520 S HEATON ST KNOX, IN 46534
Mailing Phone
(574) 772-2188
Mailing Fax
(574) 772-2190
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-22-2006
Last Update Date
04-11-2013
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Knox Winamac Community Health Centers, Inc sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
50000720A
License State
IN
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

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)
1261QR1300XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Rural Health

50000720A (IN)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DIANA R FRITZ

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(574) 772-2188

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
100225090MEDICAID (05)IN 
01024309AOTHER (01)INWALTER FRITZ, M.D. LICENS
000000083056OTHER (01)INBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
200897290MEDICAID (05)IN 
200020860AMEDICAID (05)IN 
151865MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IN 
151866MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IN 
760330MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IN 
50000720AOTHER (01)INCORPORATION LICENSE
C25601MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
153809MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IN 
351301967OTHER (01)INTAX ID

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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 1619921558, 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
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 1 → 2 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 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 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 1619921558.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1520 S HEATON ST
KNOX, IN 46534

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619921558, enumerated as an "organization" on May 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 1520 S HEATON ST KNOX, IN 46534 and the phone number is (574) 772-2188.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

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