ONAJOVWE OLADIPO FOFAH M.D.
NPI 1720187883
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Newark, NJ
NPI Status: Active since September 22, 2006
Contact Information
150 BERGEN ST
NICU
NEWARK, NJ
ZIP 07103
Phone: (973) 972-6753
Fax: (973) 972-7711
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About ONAJOVWE FOFAH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Onajovwe Fofah, a pediatrician established in Newark, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720187883 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number 25MA06223000 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720187883
- Provider Name
- ONAJOVWE OLADIPO FOFAH M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 150 BERGEN ST NICU NEWARK, NJ 07103
- Location Phone
- (973) 972-6753
- Location Fax
- (973) 972-7711
- Mailing Address
- 30 BERGEN ST ADMC 12 1205 NEWARK, NJ 07107
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-27-2022
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Onajovwe Fofah 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080N0001X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 25MA06223000
- License State
- NJ
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0102946 | MEDICAID (05) | NJ |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Onajovwe Fofah 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 1720187883, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
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 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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NEWARK, NJ 07103
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720187883, enumerated as an "individual" on September 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 150 BERGEN ST NICU NEWARK, NJ 07103 and the phone number is (973) 972-6753.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
