NORTH HOUSTON MEDICINE TUMOR & BLOOD CLINIC, P.A.
NPI 1689683211
Clinic/Center - Oncology, Radiation in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2006

Contact Information

1631 NORTH LOOP W
STE 100
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77008
Phone: (713) 862-5695
Fax: (713) 863-7381

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Oncology, Radiation
  • CLIA Number: 45D0926410
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 05-27-2028

About NORTH HOUSTON MEDICINE TUMOR & BLOOD CLINIC, P.A.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for North Houston Medicine Tumor & Blood Clinic, P.a., a provider established in Houston, Texas operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in oncology, radiation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689683211 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QX0203X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Vinod K Bhuchar M.d. (Doctor/owner)

NPI
1689683211
Provider Name
NORTH HOUSTON MEDICINE TUMOR & BLOOD CLINIC, P.A.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1631 NORTH LOOP W STE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77008
Location Phone
(713) 862-5695
Location Fax
(713) 863-7381
Mailing Address
PO BOX 17119 SUGAR LAND, TX 77496
Mailing Phone
(713) 862-5695
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-05-2006
Last Update Date
12-19-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Oncology, Radiation

Taxonomy Code
261QX0203X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. VINOD K BHUCHAR M.D.

Authorized Official Title
DOCTOR/OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(713) 862-5695

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
080287802MEDICAID (05)TX 
1169210001MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
1169210001MEDICARE NSC (07) 
0027BHMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
45D0926410
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
May 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration Date
May 27, 2028
Laboratory Director
SHAHAB A. KHAN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to North Houston Medicine Tumor & Blood Clinic, P.a. after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.

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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 1689683211, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
1
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 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 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1689683211.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pediatrics
1631 NORTH LOOP W, #440
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Optometrist
1631 NORTH LOOP W, 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Family Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, 470
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Family Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 480
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 260
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, #460
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, #460
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Family Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 480
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, 560
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Ophthalmology
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 450
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Otolaryngology
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 620
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, #610
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 150
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Family Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, 470
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 410
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 240 POB 1
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 260
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77008

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689683211, enumerated as an "organization" on August 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 1631 NORTH LOOP W STE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77008 and the phone number is (713) 862-5695.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QX0203X and a focus in Oncology, Radiation.

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