DR. KATHERINE RUFFNER MD
NPI 1730286113
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Nashville, TN

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2006

Contact Information

1310 24TH AVE S
11T
NASHVILLE, TN
ZIP 37212
Phone: (615) 321-6373
Fax: (615) 321-6374

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About KATHERINE RUFFNER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Katherine Ruffner, an internist established in Nashville, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730286113 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number MD0000035800 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1730286113
Provider Name
DR. KATHERINE RUFFNER MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1310 24TH AVE S 11T NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Location Phone
(615) 321-6373
Location Fax
(615) 321-6374
Mailing Address
1301 22ND AVE. S 2665 TVC NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Mailing Phone
(615) 321-6373
Mailing Fax
(615) 321-6374
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-20-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like Katherine Ruffner 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.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD0000035800
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H45367MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 

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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 1730286113, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1730286113.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Dentist (General Practice)
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Internal Medicine
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1310 24TH AVE S, VA MEDICAL CENTER, NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1310 24TH AVE S, TENNESSEE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Audiologist
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Speech-Language Pathologist
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Physical Therapist
1310 24TH AVE S, PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB SERVICE (117)
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1310 24TH AVE S, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Physical Therapist
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Dentist (General Practice)
1310 24TH AVE S, MEDICAL CENTER
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Speech-Language Pathologist
1310 24TH AVE S, TVHS NASHVILLE CAMPUS
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1310 24TH AVE S, VATVHS, #117
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Audiologist
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Internal Medicine
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Nurse Practitioner
1310 24TH AVE S, VA MEDICAL CENTER
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Dietitian, Registered
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212
Orthopaedic Surgery
1310 24TH AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37212

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730286113, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 1310 24TH AVE S 11T NASHVILLE, TN 37212 and the phone number is (615) 321-6373.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.