DR. DENESH K CHITKARA MD
NPI 1619996816
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Morristown, NJ
NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2006
Contact Information
100 MADISON AVENUE
MORRISTOWN, NJ
ZIP 07960
Phone: (973) 971-5676
Fax: (973) 290-7365
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
About DENESH CHITKARA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Denesh Chitkara, a pediatrician established in Morristown, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619996816 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0206X with license number 009000553 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1619996816
- Provider Name
- DR. DENESH K CHITKARA MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 100 MADISON AVENUE MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
- Location Phone
- (973) 971-5676
- Location Fax
- (973) 290-7365
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 416457 BOSTON, MA 02241
- Mailing Phone
- (973) 656-6280
- Mailing Fax
- (973) 290-7365
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-19-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-21-2013
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Denesh Chitkara 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 Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0206X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 009000553
- License State
- NC
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| H49017 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NC | |
| 5902456 | MEDICAID (05) | NC |
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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 1619996816, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
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 74 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 1619996816, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2006.
The provider is located at 100 MADISON AVENUE MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960 and the phone number is (973) 971-5676.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0206X and a focus in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
