ADNAN SAFDAR MD.
NPI 1710116975
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 09, 2009

Contact Information

6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (832) 824-1000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ADNAN SAFDAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Adnan Safdar, a pediatrician established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710116975 assigned on July 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0210X with license number 45148 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1710116975
Provider Name
ADNAN SAFDAR MD.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6701 FANNIN ST HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(832) 824-1000
Mailing Address
2 GREENWAY PLZ SUITE 300 HOUSTON, TX 77046
Mailing Phone
(832) 828-3660
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-09-2009
Last Update Date
08-12-2015
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A pediatrician like Adnan Safdar is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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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

Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
2080P0210X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
45148
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.

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)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

003568 (GA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Adnan Safdar 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 1710116975, 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 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 1 → 2 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1710116975.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710116975, enumerated as an "individual" on July 09, 2009.

The provider is located at 6701 FANNIN ST HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (832) 824-1000.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0210X and a focus in Pediatric Nephrology.