VINCENT DISTEFANO, MD PC
NPI 1679605950
Orthopaedic Surgery in Devon, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 12, 2007

Contact Information

860 W. LANCASTER AVENUE
DEVON, PA
ZIP 19333
Phone: (610) 687-1400
Fax: (610) 687-1065

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About VINCENT DISTEFANO, MD PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vincent Distefano, Md Pc, a provider established in Devon, Pennsylvania operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679605950 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number MD028996L (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 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 Dr. Vincent Distefano (Office Manager)

NPI
1679605950
Provider Name
VINCENT DISTEFANO, MD PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
860 W. LANCASTER AVENUE DEVON, PA 19333
Location Phone
(610) 687-1400
Location Fax
(610) 687-1065
Mailing Address
860 W. LANCASTER AVENUE DEVON, PA 19333
Mailing Phone
(610) 687-1400
Mailing Fax
(610) 687-1065
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-12-2007
Last Update Date
07-01-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD028996L
License State
PA
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

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Authorized Official Name

DR. VINCENT DISTEFANO

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 687-1400

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
DI030365MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 
B33660MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

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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 1679605950, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 60

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

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1679605950.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679605950, enumerated as an "organization" on March 12, 2007.

The provider is located at 860 W. LANCASTER AVENUE DEVON, PA 19333 and the phone number is (610) 687-1400.

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.