DR. EDWARD Y YOO M.D.
NPI 1679870125
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 18, 2011

Contact Information

3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19134
Phone: (215) 427-5292
Fax: (215) 427-4616

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EDWARD YOO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Yoo, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in pediatric surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679870125 assigned on February 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0120X with license number MT182098 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1679870125
Provider Name
DR. EDWARD Y YOO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3601 A ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Location Phone
(215) 427-5292
Location Fax
(215) 427-4616
Mailing Address
318 S JUNIPER ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Mailing Phone
(215) 498-8240
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-18-2011
Last Update Date
11-30-2021
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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

Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MT182098
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

MD427332 (PA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Edward Yoo 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 1679870125, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 2 → 4

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 + 6 + 7 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1679870125.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
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Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
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Pathology (Pediatric Pathology)
3601 A ST, ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
3601 A ST, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
3601 A ST, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
3601 A ST, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics
3601 A ST, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pathology (Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine)
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Specialist
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3601 A ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Anesthesiology
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Anesthesiology
3601 A ST, DEPT. ANESTHESIOLOGY, ST. CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Pediatrics
3601 A ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679870125, enumerated as an "individual" on February 18, 2011.

The provider is located at 3601 A ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134 and the phone number is (215) 427-5292.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0120X and a focus in Pediatric Surgery.