DR. SHIVA KUMAR AKULA M.D
NPI 1679643639
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in New Orleans, LA
NPI Status: Active since November 08, 2006
Contact Information
3600 PRYTANIA ST
SUITE #65
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70115
Phone: (504) 899-2376
Fax: (504) 899-2377
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Disease
About SHIVA AKULA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Shiva Akula, an internist established in New Orleans, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679643639 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number 08303R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1679643639
- Provider Name
- DR. SHIVA KUMAR AKULA M.D
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3600 PRYTANIA ST SUITE #65 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
- Location Phone
- (504) 899-2376
- Location Fax
- (504) 899-2377
- Mailing Address
- 3600 PRYTANIA ST SUITE #65 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
- Mailing Phone
- (504) 899-2376
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 11-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-27-2021
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An internist like Shiva Akula is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, 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
Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RI0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 08303R
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1119644 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 56 times for 20 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 736 times for 71 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
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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 1679643639, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679643639, enumerated as an "individual" on November 08, 2006.
The provider is located at 3600 PRYTANIA ST SUITE #65 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 and the phone number is (504) 899-2376.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
