DR. BENJAMIN JOHNSTON MD
NPI 1801324314
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since May 28, 2017

Contact Information

424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10016
Phone: (212) 263-2377
Fax: (212) 263-4985

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About BENJAMIN JOHNSTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Johnston, a pediatrician established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801324314 assigned on May 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0203X with license number 304694 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1801324314
Provider Name
DR. BENJAMIN JOHNSTON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9 NEW YORK, NY 10016
Location Phone
(212) 263-2377
Location Fax
(212) 263-4985
Mailing Address
550 1ST AVE NEW YORK, NY 10016
Mailing Phone
(212) 263-5506
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-28-2017
Last Update Date
11-14-2023
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A pediatrician like Benjamin Johnston is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080P0203X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
304694
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Benjamin Johnston 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 1801324314, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
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 0 → 0 3 → 6 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1801324314.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9
NEW YORK, NY 10016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801324314, enumerated as an "individual" on May 28, 2017.

The provider is located at 424 E 34TH ST FL STREET9 NEW YORK, NY 10016 and the phone number is (212) 263-2377.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0203X and a focus in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.