KENNETH LICHTENSTEIN MD
NPI 1740370428
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Palm Springs, CA
NPI Status: Active since October 13, 2006
Contact Information
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 200
PALM SPRINGS, CA
ZIP 92264
Phone: (760) 834-7950
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Disease
About KENNETH LICHTENSTEIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Lichtenstein, an internist established in Palm Springs, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740370428 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number C138127 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1740370428
- Provider Name
- KENNETH LICHTENSTEIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 200 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
- Location Phone
- (760) 834-7950
- Mailing Address
- 4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 200 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
- Mailing Phone
- (760) 834-7950
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-29-2016
- Code Navigator
An internist like Kenneth Lichtenstein 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
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
Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RI0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- C138127
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207RI0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 19010 (CO) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| D23536 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Injection, sotrovimab, 500 mg
Intravenous infusion, sotrovimab, includes infusion and post administration monitoring
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 217 times for 217 patientsSotrovimab is a 500 mg injection used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in individuals who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease. It's an artificial antibody that helps your body fight off the virus. It's given as a single dose.
This service was performed 180 times for 180 patientsIntravenous infusion of sotrovimab involves injecting this medication through a vein, usually in your arm. The procedure includes careful monitoring during and after the infusion to ensure your body responds well to the treatment, and to manage any potential side effects.
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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 1740370428, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740370428, enumerated as an "individual" on October 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 200 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 and the phone number is (760) 834-7950.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
