DR. DENNIS JOSEPH KITSKO DO
NPI 1679775597
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 04, 2007

Contact Information

3705 5TH AVE
CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PITTSBURGH - DEPT OF PED OTOLARYNGOL
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15213
Phone: (412) 692-8577
Fax: (412) 692-6074

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DENNIS KITSKO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Kitsko, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in pediatric otolaryngology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679775597 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YP0228X with license number OS013430 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1679775597
Provider Name
DR. DENNIS JOSEPH KITSKO DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3705 5TH AVE CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PITTSBURGH - DEPT OF PED OTOLARYNGOL PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Location Phone
(412) 692-8577
Location Fax
(412) 692-6074
Mailing Address
958 CHATHAM PARK DR PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Mailing Phone
(724) 344-1856
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-04-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Otolaryngology Pediatric Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207YP0228X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
OS013430
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Dennis Kitsko is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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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 1679775597, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1679775597.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679775597, enumerated as an "individual" on June 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 3705 5TH AVE CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PITTSBURGH - DEPT OF PED OTOLARYNGOL PITTSBURGH, PA 15213 and the phone number is (412) 692-8577.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YP0228X and a focus in Pediatric Otolaryngology.