DR. DONALD R SCHOWALTER MD
NPI 1790750669
Specialist in New Kensington, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 22, 2006

Contact Information

356 FREEPORT ST
ROOM 205
NEW KENSINGTON, PA
ZIP 15068
Phone: (724) 335-8223

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DONALD SCHOWALTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Donald Schowalter, a provider established in New Kensington, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790750669 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number MD019582E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1790750669
Provider Name
DR. DONALD R SCHOWALTER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
356 FREEPORT ST ROOM 205 NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Location Phone
(724) 335-8223
Mailing Address
356 FREEPORT ST ROOM 205 NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Mailing Phone
(724) 335-8223
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-22-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
MD019582E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B35134MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
078173PD9MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Donald Schowalter 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 1790750669, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1790750669.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
356 FREEPORT ST, SUITE 205
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
356 FREEPORT ST, 205
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Family Medicine
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Family Medicine
356 FREEPORT ST, 1ST FLOOR
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Dietitian, Registered
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Dietitian, Registered
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Internal Medicine
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Internal Medicine
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068
Dietitian, Registered
356 FREEPORT ST
NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790750669, enumerated as an "individual" on February 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 356 FREEPORT ST ROOM 205 NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068 and the phone number is (724) 335-8223.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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