GEORGE A DAWSON MD
NPI 1629157482
Radiology - Therapeutic Radiology in Totowa, NJ

NPI Status: Active since November 03, 2006

Contact Information

785 TOTOWA RD
TOTOWA, NJ
ZIP 07512
Phone: (973) 904-0890
Fax: (973) 904-0695

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Therapeutic Radiology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GEORGE DAWSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Dawson, a provider established in Totowa, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in therapeutic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629157482 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0203X with license number MA57676 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1629157482
Provider Name
GEORGE A DAWSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
785 TOTOWA RD TOTOWA, NJ 07512
Location Phone
(973) 904-0890
Location Fax
(973) 904-0695
Mailing Address
785 TOTOWA RD TOTOWA, NJ 07512
Mailing Phone
(973) 904-0890
Mailing Fax
(973) 904-0695
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-03-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Therapeutic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0203X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA57676
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
Therapeutic Radiology certificate name was changed to Radiation Oncology. Use Radiation Oncology.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
188774PHSMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NJMEDICARE PROVIDER NUMBER
E74706MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 
5418909MEDICAID (05)NJ 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

George Dawson 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 1629157482, 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7

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 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 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 1629157482.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
785 TOTOWA RD
TOTOWA, NJ 07512

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629157482, enumerated as an "individual" on November 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 785 TOTOWA RD TOTOWA, NJ 07512 and the phone number is (973) 904-0890.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0203X and a focus in Therapeutic Radiology.

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