DR. RICHARD B KATES M.D.
NPI 1669484572
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Pasco, WA
NPI Status: Active since August 12, 2006
Contact Information
5908 BEDFORD ST
PASCO, WA
ZIP 99301
Phone: (509) 547-4724
Fax: (509) 547-4881
- Individual
- Male
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine
About RICHARD KATES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Kates, a women's health care provider established in Pasco, Washington with a medical specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology, focusing in maternal & fetal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669484572 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207VM0101X with license number MD00018037 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1669484572
- Provider Name
- DR. RICHARD B KATES M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5908 BEDFORD ST PASCO, WA 99301
- Location Phone
- (509) 547-4724
- Location Fax
- (509) 547-4881
- Mailing Address
- 5908 BEDFORD ST PASCO, WA 99301
- Mailing Phone
- (509) 547-4724
- Mailing Fax
- (509) 547-4881
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-25-2010
- Code Navigator
Women's health care providers like Richard Kates treat and diagnose diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional health. Women's health professionals come from a variety of different specialties, including obstetrician/gynecologists, general surgeons, perinatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. A women's health provider might help you with family planning, breast care, pregnancy and child birth, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, 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
Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal & Fetal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207VM0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD00018037
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1669484572 | OTHER (01) | WA | NPI |
| E17436 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | WA | |
| 1722305 | MEDICAID (05) | WA | |
| AB34504 | MEDICARE PIN (08) |
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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 1669484572, 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 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.
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 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669484572, enumerated as an "individual" on August 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 5908 BEDFORD ST PASCO, WA 99301 and the phone number is (509) 547-4724.
Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207VM0101X and a focus in Maternal & Fetal Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
