DR. SANJIV CHOPRA M.D.
NPI 1710027156
Internal Medicine - Hepatology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since February 07, 2007
Contact Information
401 PARK DR
LANDMARK CENTER, 2ND FLOOR WEST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02215
Phone: (617) 384-8628
Fax: (617) 998-1011
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Hepatology
- PECOS Enrolled
About SANJIV CHOPRA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sanjiv Chopra, an internist established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hepatology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710027156 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0008X with license number 37573 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710027156
- Provider Name
- DR. SANJIV CHOPRA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 401 PARK DR LANDMARK CENTER, 2ND FLOOR WEST BOSTON, MA 02215
- Location Phone
- (617) 384-8628
- Location Fax
- (617) 998-1011
- Mailing Address
- 401 PARK DR LANDMARK CENTER HMS CME 2ND FLOOR WEST BOSTON, MA 02215
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 384-8628
- Mailing Fax
- (617) 998-1011
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-07-2007
- Last Update Date
- 04-14-2011
- Code Navigator
An internist like Sanjiv Chopra is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
Location Map
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
Internal Medicine Hepatology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RI0008X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 37573
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sanjiv Chopra 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
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 1710027156, we treat the final digit (6) 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 44. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 44 = 6).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 44 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710027156, enumerated as an "individual" on February 07, 2007.
The provider is located at 401 PARK DR LANDMARK CENTER, 2ND FLOOR WEST BOSTON, MA 02215 and the phone number is (617) 384-8628.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0008X and a focus in Hepatology.
