UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS OF BOSTON
NPI 1629139472
Orthopaedic Surgery in Newton, MA

NPI Status: Active since December 13, 2006

Contact Information

2000 WASHINGTON ST
SUITE 544
NEWTON, MA
ZIP 02462
Phone: (617) 796-9922
Fax: (617) 796-9923

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About UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS OF BOSTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for University Orthopedics Of Boston, a provider established in Newton, Massachusetts operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629139472 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Meagan Wood (Office Manager)

NPI
1629139472
Provider Name
UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS OF BOSTON
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2000 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 544 NEWTON, MA 02462
Location Phone
(617) 796-9922
Location Fax
(617) 796-9923
Mailing Address
2000 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 544 NEWTON, MA 02462
Mailing Phone
(617) 796-9922
Mailing Fax
(617) 796-9923
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-13-2006
Last Update Date
06-16-2008
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MRS. MEAGAN WOOD

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(617) 796-9922

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
F24634MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 

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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 1629139472, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1629139472.

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Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
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Internal Medicine
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Urology
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Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
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Otolaryngology
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Urology
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629139472, enumerated as an "organization" on December 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 2000 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 544 NEWTON, MA 02462 and the phone number is (617) 796-9922.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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