DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SERVICE CENTER
NPI 1780874677
Clinic/Center - Community Health in Dorchester, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 27, 2007

Contact Information

1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA
ZIP 02122
Phone: (617) 740-2200
Fax: (617) 825-4972

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About DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SERVICE CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dorchester House Multi Service Center, a primary care provider established in Dorchester, Massachusetts operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in community health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780874677 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QC1500X with license number V112 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Dorchester House Multi Service Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Walter J Ramos (President & Ceo)

NPI
1780874677
Provider Legal Name
BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Other Organization Name
DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SERVICE CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Location Phone
(617) 740-2200
Location Fax
(617) 825-4972
Mailing Address
88 E NEWTON ST PERKIN ELMER BUILDING, ROOM 11 ATTN: VIRGINIA MUI BOSTON, MA 02118
Mailing Phone
(617) 414-1609
Mailing Fax
(617) 825-4972
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-27-2007
Last Update Date
09-24-2013
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Dorchester House Multi Service Center 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

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Classification

Clinic/Center Community Health

Taxonomy Code
261QC1500X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
V112
License State
MA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. WALTER J RAMOS

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT & CEO
Authorized Official Phone
(617) 740-2200

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
220031MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)MA 

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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 1780874677, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1780874677.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
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Physician Assistant
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Physical Therapist
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Social Worker
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DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Counselor (Mental Health)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Social Worker (Clinical)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Dietitian, Registered
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Internal Medicine
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Optometrist
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Dentist (Periodontics)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Dietitian, Registered
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
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Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1353 DORCHESTER AVE
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780874677, enumerated as an "organization" on July 27, 2007.

The provider is located at 1353 DORCHESTER AVE DORCHESTER, MA 02122 and the phone number is (617) 740-2200.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QC1500X and a focus in Community Health.

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