MR. ERIC JOHN COLON M.D.
NPI 1689686180
Emergency Medicine in Bridgewater, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 12, 2006

Contact Information

155 OLD FARM RD
BRIDGEWATER, MA
ZIP 02324
Phone: (508) 697-8276

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Emergency Medicine

About ERIC COLON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eric Colon, a provider established in Bridgewater, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689686180 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number 209346 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689686180
Provider Name
MR. ERIC JOHN COLON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
155 OLD FARM RD BRIDGEWATER, MA 02324
Location Phone
(508) 697-8276
Mailing Address
155 OLD FARM RD BRIDGEWATER, MA 02324
Mailing Phone
(508) 697-8276
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-12-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
209346
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2073650OTHER (01)MAMASSHEALTH
CO A37303MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 

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.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

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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 1689686180, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
0
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 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7

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 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1689686180.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689686180, enumerated as an "individual" on August 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 155 OLD FARM RD BRIDGEWATER, MA 02324 and the phone number is (508) 697-8276.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

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