DR. RAJESH KURUBA M.D
NPI 1770604803
Surgery in Jackson, MS

NPI Status: Active since April 03, 2007

Contact Information

1500 E WOODROW WILSON AVE.
JACKSON, MS
ZIP 39216
Phone: (601) 362-4471
Fax: (601) 364-1357

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About RAJESH KURUBA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rajesh Kuruba, a provider established in Jackson, Mississippi with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770604803 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 20437 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1770604803
Provider Name
DR. RAJESH KURUBA M.D
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1500 E WOODROW WILSON AVE. JACKSON, MS 39216
Location Phone
(601) 362-4471
Location Fax
(601) 364-1357
Mailing Address
500 AVALON WAY APT 1513 BRANDON, MS 39047
Mailing Phone
(248) 767-2363
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-03-2007
Last Update Date
06-06-2012
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A surgeon like Rajesh Kuruba treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
20437
License State
MS
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

4301076797 (MI)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
302I052430MEDICARE UPIN (02)MS 
512I020076MEDICARE PIN (08)MS 
06872096MEDICAID (05)MS 

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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 1770604803, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
3
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0

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 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1770604803.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770604803, enumerated as an "individual" on April 03, 2007.

The provider is located at 1500 E WOODROW WILSON AVE. JACKSON, MS 39216 and the phone number is (601) 362-4471.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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