MELANI RANJITHA DHASON
NPI 1720696206
Dietitian, Registered in Washington, DC
NPI Status: Active since July 21, 2020
Contact Information
2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC
ZIP 20037
Phone: (202) 741-2222
- Individual
- Female
- Dietitian, Registered
About MELANI DHASON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melani Dhason, a provider established in Washington, District Of Columbia with a medical specialization in Dietitian, Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720696206 assigned on July 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 133V00000X with license number DX3371 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720696206
- Provider Name
- MELANI RANJITHA DHASON
- Other Name
- MELANI RANJITHA SADANALA
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037
- Location Phone
- (202) 741-2222
- Mailing Address
- 209 N TRENTON ST APT 1 ARLINGTON, VA 22203
- Mailing Phone
- (909) 362-2181
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-21-2020
- Last Update Date
- 12-03-2021
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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
Dietitian, Registered
- Taxonomy Code
- 133V00000X
- Type
- Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
- License No.
- DX3371
- License State
- MD
- Taxonomy Description
- A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
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.
Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes
Therapy procedure reassessment for nutrition management, each 15 minutes
This is a 15-minute session focused on managing your nutrition. A professional will assess your dietary habits and provide personalized advice to improve your health. It can help manage weight, control chronic diseases, and promote overall wellbeing.
This service was performed 184 times for 50 patientsThis is a process where a healthcare professional reviews your nutritional needs every 15 minutes. It's part of managing your diet to ensure optimal health. The review may involve adjusting your meal plans, evaluating your body's response to certain foods, and monitoring your overall nutrition status.
This service was performed 75 times for 21 patientsReviews for MELANI RANJITHA DHASON
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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 1720696206, 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 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 54 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 1720696206, enumerated as an "individual" on July 21, 2020.
The provider is located at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037 and the phone number is (202) 741-2222.
Dietitian, Registered with taxonomy code 133V00000X.
