BERNARD CHUKWUNEKE M.D.
NPI 1639296130
Surgery in Brooklyn, NY

NPI Status: Active since March 22, 2007

Contact Information

374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11237
Phone: (718) 963-7207

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About BERNARD CHUKWUNEKE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bernard Chukwuneke, a provider established in Brooklyn, New York with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639296130 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 193701 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1639296130
Provider Name
BERNARD CHUKWUNEKE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
374 STOCKHOLM STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Location Phone
(718) 963-7207
Mailing Address
403 GALLYA GROVE MORGANVILLE, NJ 07751
Mailing Phone
(732) 526-7010
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-22-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A surgeon like Bernard Chukwuneke treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
193701
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G26717MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
430391MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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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 1639296130, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
0
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1639296130.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 15 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Physician Assistant
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, WYCKOFF EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES, PC
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Clinic/Center
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER - FACULTY PRACTICE
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
General Acute Care Hospital
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, WYCKOFF MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PC
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Psychologist (Clinical)
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, WYCKOFF PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES PC
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Pharmacy
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Internal Medicine
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, ROOM C-408
BROOKLYN, NY 11237
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
374 STOCKHOLM STREET, BROOKLYN
NEW YORK, NY 11237
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
374 STOCKHOLM STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639296130, enumerated as an "individual" on March 22, 2007.

The provider is located at 374 STOCKHOLM STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11237 and the phone number is (718) 963-7207.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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