DR. RU-AMIR WALKER M.D.
NPI 1770526196
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Jacksonville, FL

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

655 W 8TH ST
UFJP HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
JACKSONVILLE, FL
ZIP 32209
Phone: (904) 244-3148
Fax: (904) 244-5139

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

About RU-AMIR WALKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ru-amir Walker, an internist established in Jacksonville, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in medical oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770526196 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RX0202X with license number ME95817 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1770526196
Provider Name
DR. RU-AMIR WALKER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
655 W 8TH ST UFJP HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Location Phone
(904) 244-3148
Location Fax
(904) 244-5139
Mailing Address
PO BOX 44008 UFJP PROVIDER ENROLLMENT JACKSONVILLE, FL 32231
Mailing Phone
(904) 244-3660
Mailing Fax
(904) 244-5139
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-14-2006
Last Update Date
08-25-2007
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An internist like Ru-amir Walker 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 Medical Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RX0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME95817
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

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)
1207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

ME95817 (FL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00366440OTHER (01)FLRAILROAD MEDICARE
U7985ZMEDICARE PIN (08)FL 
I59338MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 

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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 1770526196, 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1770526196.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
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JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
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JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
655 W 8TH ST, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CENTER FOR WOMEN
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Anesthesiology
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP ANESTHESIA DEPT.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Orthopaedic Surgery
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP ORTHOPEDICS
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Anesthesiology
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP ANESTHESIA
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Surgery
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Family Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP CHFM - 4TH FLOOR ACC
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP RADIOLOGY DEPT.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
655 W 8TH ST, UFJAX - ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPT
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP PATHOLOGY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Pediatrics
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP PEDIATRIC DEPT.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
655 W 8TH ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209
Emergency Medicine
655 W 8TH ST, UFJP EMERGENCY MEDICINE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770526196, enumerated as an "individual" on June 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 655 W 8TH ST UFJP HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209 and the phone number is (904) 244-3148.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.

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