DEFIANCE HOSPITAL, INC.
NPI 1740520147
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Defiance, OH

NPI Status: Active since February 21, 2013

Contact Information

1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH
ZIP 43512
Phone: (419) 783-6955

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About DEFIANCE HOSPITAL, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Defiance Hospital, Inc., a provider established in Defiance, Ohio operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740520147 assigned on February 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 236890 (OH). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's former legal business name is Defiance Regional Medical Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Ronald Wachsman (Sr Vp Managed Care Reibursement)

NPI
1740520147
Provider Legal Name
DEFIANCE HOSPITAL, INC.
Other Organization Name
DEFIANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Other Name Type
Former Legal Business Name (4)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1200 RALSTON AVE DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Location Phone
(419) 783-6955
Mailing Address
PO BOX 632927 CINCINNATI, OH 45263
Mailing Phone
(419) 478-3069
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-21-2013
Last Update Date
02-21-2013
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Establishments like Defiance Hospital, Inc. are healthcare facilities that may perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, assisted by doctors and medical technologists. Laboratories can be categorized according to their function as common diagnostic labs or specialty labs that conduct specialized or confirmatory tests. Different clinical laboratories could specialize in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, serology, clinical microscopy, cytopathology, molecular biology, or public health. Please inquire directly with this provider to confirm their test menu.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinical Medical Laboratory

Taxonomy Code
291U00000X
Type
Laboratories
License No.
236890
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
(1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MR. RONALD WACHSMAN

Authorized Official Title
SR VP MANAGED CARE REIBURSEMENT
Authorized Official Phone
(419) 824-7577

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
361328MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)OH 
36M328MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)OH 

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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 1740520147, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 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 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1740520147.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Social Worker
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Anesthesiology
1200 RALSTON AVE, DEPT. OF SURGERY
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1200 RALSTON AVE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Dietitian, Registered
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Dietitian, Registered
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Otolaryngology
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Speech-Language Pathologist
1200 RALSTON AVE, TOTAL REHAB
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Pharmacist
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Advanced Practice Midwife
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Advanced Practice Midwife
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512
Social Worker (Clinical)
1200 RALSTON AVE
DEFIANCE, OH 43512

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740520147, enumerated as an "organization" on February 21, 2013.

The provider is located at 1200 RALSTON AVE DEFIANCE, OH 43512 and the phone number is (419) 783-6955.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

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