DR. SCOTT MERENSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1760577696
Pediatrics in Denver, CO

NPI Status: Active since October 04, 2006

Contact Information

8190 E 1ST AVE
#100
DENVER, CO
ZIP 80230
Phone: (720) 859-8222
Fax: (720) 859-9777

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Accepts Insurance

About SCOTT MERENSTEIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Scott Merenstein, a pediatrician established in Denver, Colorado with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760577696 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number 38848 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1760577696
Provider Name
DR. SCOTT MERENSTEIN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8190 E 1ST AVE #100 DENVER, CO 80230
Location Phone
(720) 859-8222
Location Fax
(720) 859-9777
Mailing Address
8190 E 1ST AVE #100 DENVER, CO 80230
Mailing Phone
(720) 859-8222
Mailing Fax
(720) 859-9777
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-04-2006
Last Update Date
01-19-2012
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A pediatrician like Scott Merenstein 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

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
38848
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Value HSA (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1760577696, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 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 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1760577696.

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The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Counselor
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Dietitian, Registered
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Dietitian, Registered
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Family Medicine
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230
Psychologist
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230
Counselor (Professional)
8190 E 1ST AVE, SUITE 105
DENVER, CO 80230
Psychiatric Hospital
8190 E 1ST AVE, SUITE 105
DENVER, CO 80230
General Practice
8190 E 1ST AVE, SUITE 100
DENVER, CO 80230
Counselor (Professional)
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230
Counselor (Professional)
8190 E 1ST AVE
DENVER, CO 80230

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760577696, enumerated as an "individual" on October 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 8190 E 1ST AVE #100 DENVER, CO 80230 and the phone number is (720) 859-8222.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

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