CHRISTOPHER RICHARD SIM PA
NPI 1780634493
Physician Assistant in Phoenixville, PA

NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2006

Contact Information

140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA
ZIP 19460
Phone: (610) 983-1221

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant

About CHRISTOPHER SIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Sim, a primary care provider established in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780634493 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number MA001554L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1780634493
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER RICHARD SIM PA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
140 NUTT RD PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Location Phone
(610) 983-1221
Mailing Address
PO BOX 425 LEDERACH, PA 19450
Mailing Phone
(610) 983-1221
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-11-2006
Last Update Date
09-09-2011
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Christopher Sim sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
MA001554L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
S49360MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

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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 1780634493, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 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 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1780634493.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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140 NUTT RD
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Emergency Medicine
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Technician, Cardiology
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Physician Assistant (Medical)
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Emergency Medicine
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Physician Assistant
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
General Acute Care Hospital
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
140 NUTT RD, CHOP CARE NETWORK AT PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
140 NUTT RD, CHOP CARE NETWORK AT PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Rehabilitation Unit
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
140 NUTT RD, PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Anesthesiology
140 NUTT RD, PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITAL
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
140 NUTT RD
PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780634493, enumerated as an "individual" on May 11, 2006.

The provider is located at 140 NUTT RD PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460 and the phone number is (610) 983-1221.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

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