DR. STEPHEN MICHAEL KAREHA DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
NPI 1740248681
Physical Therapist - Orthopedic in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2006

Contact Information

501 CETRONIA RD
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (484) 426-2544
Fax: (484) 426-2444

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physical Therapist
  • Orthopedic

About STEPHEN KAREHA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Kareha, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physical Therapist, focusing in orthopedic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740248681 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2251X0800X with license number PT018008 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1740248681
Provider Name
DR. STEPHEN MICHAEL KAREHA DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
501 CETRONIA RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Location Phone
(484) 426-2544
Location Fax
(484) 426-2444
Mailing Address
501 CETRONIA RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Mailing Phone
(484) 426-2544
Mailing Fax
(484) 426-2444
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-02-2006
Last Update Date
08-11-2016
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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

Physical Therapist Orthopedic

Taxonomy Code
2251X0800X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
License No.
PT018008
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1225100000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Physical Therapist

PT018008 (PA)
22255A2300XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Specialist/Technologist
Athletic Trainer

RT003422 (PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T7090008OTHER (01)PACAREFIRST NATIONAL ACCT
2702926000OTHER (01)PAPERSONAL CHOICE
50059185OTHER (01)PACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
1847023OTHER (01)PAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
1237901OTHER (01)PAAETNA
1016350700002MEDICAID (05)PA 
88974601OTHER (01)PACAREFIRST
101988PJKMEDICARE PIN (08)PA 

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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 1740248681, 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 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.

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
1
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 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7

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 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 69

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

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1740248681.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740248681, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 501 CETRONIA RD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (484) 426-2544.

Physical Therapist with taxonomy code 2251X0800X and a focus in Orthopedic.

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