DR. VASANTHI KRISHNA M.D.
NPI 1790741734
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Sacramento, CA
NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2006
Contact Information
87 SCRIPPS DRIVE SUITE 210
SACRAMENTO, CA
ZIP 95825
Phone: (916) 333-5311
Fax: (916) 333-5990
- Individual
- Female
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- PECOS Enrolled
About VASANTHI KRISHNA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vasanthi Krishna, a provider established in Sacramento, California with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in clinical neurophysiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790741734 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0600X with license number A119222 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1790741734
- Provider Name
- DR. VASANTHI KRISHNA M.D.
- Other Name
- DR. VASANTHI KRISHNA M.D.,
- Other Name Type
- Professional Name (2)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 87 SCRIPPS DRIVE SUITE 210 SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
- Location Phone
- (916) 333-5311
- Location Fax
- (916) 333-5990
- Mailing Address
- 87 SCRIPPS DR STE 210 SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
- Mailing Phone
- (916) 333-5311
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 04-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-07-2014
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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
Psychiatry & Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084N0600X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A119222
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2084N0400X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | A11222 (CA) |
| 2 | 2084N0600X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | 35.086738 (OH) |
| 3 | 2084S0012X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | A119222 (CA) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vasanthi Krishna 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 1790741734, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790741734, enumerated as an "individual" on April 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 87 SCRIPPS DRIVE SUITE 210 SACRAMENTO, CA 95825 and the phone number is (916) 333-5311.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0600X and a focus in Clinical Neurophysiology.
