ELIZABETH ADELE CRISTOFALO M.D.
NPI 1770530859
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 27, 2006

Contact Information

160 E ERIE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19134
Phone: (215) 427-5202

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ELIZABETH CRISTOFALO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elizabeth Cristofalo, a pediatrician established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770530859 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number MD481951 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1770530859
Provider Name
ELIZABETH ADELE CRISTOFALO M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
160 E ERIE AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Location Phone
(215) 427-5202
Mailing Address
PO BOX 13579 READING, PA 19612
Mailing Phone
(484) 628-1324
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-27-2006
Last Update Date
03-05-2025
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A pediatrician like Elizabeth Cristofalo 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD481951
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Elizabeth Cristofalo is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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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 1770530859, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
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 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

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 + 3 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1770530859.

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
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Social Worker
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
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General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
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Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Neuroimaging)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770530859, enumerated as an "individual" on May 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 160 E ERIE AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134 and the phone number is (215) 427-5202.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.