DR. GEORGE R BOWERS M.D.
NPI 1629068119
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Northampton, MA

NPI Status: Active since October 26, 2005

Contact Information

30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA
ZIP 01060
Phone: (413) 582-2900
Fax: (413) 582-2905

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About GEORGE BOWERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Bowers, an internist established in Northampton, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629068119 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number 56968 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1629068119
Provider Name
DR. GEORGE R BOWERS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
30 LOCUST ST NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Location Phone
(413) 582-2900
Location Fax
(413) 582-2905
Mailing Address
30 LOCUST ST NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Mailing Phone
(413) 582-2900
Mailing Fax
(413) 582-2905
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-26-2005
Last Update Date
04-09-2012
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An internist like George Bowers 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 Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
56968
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2055562MEDICAID (05)MA 
102541OTHER (01)MECIGNA
G14105OTHER (01)MEBCBSMA
G14105MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
14383OTHER (01)MEHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR
D82845MEDICARE UPIN (02)ME 
569681OTHER (01)MECONNECTICARE
5931217OTHER (01)MEAETNA PROVIDER NUMBER
056968OTHER (01)METUFTS HEALTH PLAN
000000006707OTHER (01)MEBMC HEALTHNET

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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 1629068119, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
9
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1629068119.

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Anesthesiology
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Hospitalist
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Physician Assistant
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629068119, enumerated as an "individual" on October 26, 2005.

The provider is located at 30 LOCUST ST NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 and the phone number is (413) 582-2900.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

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