MELISSA C. JACOBS NP
NPI 1720401631
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Boston, MA
NPI Status: Active since January 28, 2014
Contact Information
801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CROSSTOWN 6C
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02118
Phone: (617) 414-5951
Fax: (617) 414-1577
- Individual
- Female
- Nurse Practitioner
- Gerontology
About MELISSA JACOBS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Jacobs, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in gerontology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720401631 assigned on January 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LG0600X with license number RN2260951 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720401631
- Provider Name
- MELISSA C. JACOBS NP
- Other Name
- MELISSA C. SAMLER NP
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CROSSTOWN 6C BOSTON, MA 02118
- Location Phone
- (617) 414-5951
- Location Fax
- (617) 414-1577
- Mailing Address
- 720 HARRISON AVE DOB 503 BOSTON, MA 02118
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-28-2014
- Last Update Date
- 05-09-2019
- Code Navigator
A nurse practitioner (NP) like Melissa Jacobs is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, 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
Nurse Practitioner Gerontology
- Taxonomy Code
- 363LG0600X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- RN2260951
- License State
- MA
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110098913A | MEDICAID (05) | 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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
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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 1720401631, 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 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.
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 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720401631, enumerated as an "individual" on January 28, 2014.
The provider is located at 801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE CROSSTOWN 6C BOSTON, MA 02118 and the phone number is (617) 414-5951.
Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LG0600X and a focus in Gerontology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
