LEON E BROWN, MD PA
NPI 1679729818
Dermatology in Takoma Park, MD

NPI Status: Active since August 07, 2008

Contact Information

7610 CARROLL AVE
SUITE 460
TAKOMA PARK, MD
ZIP 20912
Phone: (301) 455-7546
Fax: (301) 270-5402

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About LEON E BROWN, MD PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Leon E Brown, Md Pa, a provider established in Takoma Park, Maryland operating as a Dermatology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679729818 assigned on August 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207N00000X with license number D20893 (MD). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 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. Leon Edward Brown Sr. Md (President)

NPI
1679729818
Provider Name
LEON E BROWN, MD PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
7610 CARROLL AVE SUITE 460 TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Location Phone
(301) 455-7546
Location Fax
(301) 270-5402
Mailing Address
7610 CARROLL AVE SUITE 460 TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Mailing Phone
(301) 455-7546
Mailing Fax
(301) 270-5402
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-07-2008
Last Update Date
08-07-2008
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A dermatologist like Leon E Brown, Md Pa is a medical specialty involving the management of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists diagnose some sexually transmitted diseases, warts, cancer, acne, dermatitis and may offer cosmetic treatments, and therapies that reduce age spots and wrinkles.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Dermatology

Taxonomy Code
207N00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D20893
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

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. LEON EDWARD BROWN SR. MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(301) 455-7546

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C61783MEDICARE UPIN (02)MD 

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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 1679729818, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
8
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 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

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 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1679729818.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679729818, enumerated as an "organization" on August 07, 2008.

The provider is located at 7610 CARROLL AVE SUITE 460 TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912 and the phone number is (301) 455-7546.

Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

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