DR. TUMKUR S SHIVASHANKARA M.D.
NPI 1619955879
Internal Medicine - Adolescent Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL
NPI Status: Active since January 06, 2006
Contact Information
3701 LOOP RD
TUSCALOOSA, AL
ZIP 35404
Phone: (205) 554-2822
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About TUMKUR SHIVASHANKARA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tumkur Shivashankara, an internist established in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in adolescent medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619955879 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RA0000X with license number # 00014977 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1619955879
- Provider Name
- DR. TUMKUR S SHIVASHANKARA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3701 LOOP RD TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
- Location Phone
- (205) 554-2822
- Mailing Address
- 3701 LOOP RD TUSCALOOSA VA MC TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 554-2822
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-06-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-03-2012
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An internist like Tumkur Shivashankara 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
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 Adolescent Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RA0000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- # 00014977
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Tumkur Shivashankara 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 1619955879, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619955879, enumerated as an "individual" on January 06, 2006.
The provider is located at 3701 LOOP RD TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404 and the phone number is (205) 554-2822.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RA0000X and a focus in Adolescent Medicine.
