DR. BONG SONG KIM M.D.
NPI 1740223197
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Flushing, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

4020 MAIN ST
4TH FL.
FLUSHING, NY
ZIP 11354
Phone: (347) 532-2888

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Radiation Oncology

About BONG SONG KIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bong Song Kim, a provider established in Flushing, New York with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in radiation oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740223197 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0001X with license number 115195 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1740223197
Provider Name
DR. BONG SONG KIM M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4020 MAIN ST 4TH FL. FLUSHING, NY 11354
Location Phone
(347) 532-2888
Mailing Address
4020 MAIN ST 4TH FL. FLUSHING, NY 11354
Mailing Phone
(347) 532-2888
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-14-2006
Last Update Date
05-03-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Radiation Oncology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
115195
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
4592944OTHER (01)NYAETNA
B75863MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
913151OTHER (01)NYEMPIRE B/C B/S
01026053MEDICAID (05)NY 
673871MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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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 1740223197, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1740223197.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
4020 MAIN ST, 4TH FLOOR
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
4020 MAIN ST, 4TH FLOOR
FLUSHING, NY 11354

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740223197, enumerated as an "individual" on June 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 4020 MAIN ST 4TH FL. FLUSHING, NY 11354 and the phone number is (347) 532-2888.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0001X and a focus in Radiation Oncology.

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