DR. WAYNE RICHARD WAZ MD
NPI 1740244797
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Buffalo, NY
NPI Status: Active since April 14, 2006
Contact Information
1001 MAIN ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
Phone: (716) 323-0140
Fax: (716) 323-0292
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
- PECOS Enrolled
About WAYNE WAZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wayne Waz, a pediatrician established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740244797 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0210X with license number 179621 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1740244797
- Provider Name
- DR. WAYNE RICHARD WAZ MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1001 MAIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14203
- Location Phone
- (716) 323-0140
- Location Fax
- (716) 323-0292
- Mailing Address
- 1001 MAIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14203
- Mailing Phone
- (716) 323-0140
- Mailing Fax
- (716) 323-0292
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-14-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-19-2021
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Wayne Waz 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 Pediatric Nephrology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0210X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 179621
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0014731570001 | OTHER (01) | PA | PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAID |
| 01291905 | MEDICAID (05) | NY | |
| 4808929 | OTHER (01) | INDEPENDENT HEALTH ASSOC. | |
| 00010186301 | OTHER (01) | UNIVERA HEALTHCARE | |
| 0014731570001 | MEDICAID (05) | PA | |
| 040426001500 | OTHER (01) | FIDELISCARE NY | |
| 000528205001 | OTHER (01) | BCBS OF WNY |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Wayne Waz 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 1740244797, 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 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.
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 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740244797, enumerated as an "individual" on April 14, 2006.
The provider is located at 1001 MAIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14203 and the phone number is (716) 323-0140.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0210X and a focus in Pediatric Nephrology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
