SKIFF HOSPICE
NPI 1801891528
Hospice Care, Community Based in Newton, IA

NPI Status: Active since June 17, 2005

Contact Information

204 N 4TH AVE E
NEWTON, IA
ZIP 50208
Phone: (641) 787-3074
Fax: (641) 787-3094

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About SKIFF HOSPICE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Skiff Hospice, a provider established in Newton, Iowa operating as a Hospice Care, Community Based. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801891528 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251G00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Skiff Hospice. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Brett Altman Ceo (Chief Executive Officer)

NPI
1801891528
Provider Legal Name
SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER
Other Organization Name
SKIFF HOSPICE
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
204 N 4TH AVE E NEWTON, IA 50208
Location Phone
(641) 787-3074
Location Fax
(641) 787-3094
Mailing Address
204 N 4TH AVE E NEWTON, IA 50208
Mailing Phone
(641) 787-3074
Mailing Fax
(641) 787-3094
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-17-2005
Last Update Date
08-15-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Hospice Care, Community Based

Taxonomy Code
251G00000X
Type
Agencies

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MR. BRETT ALTMAN CEO

Authorized Official Title
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Authorized Official Phone
(641) 791-4333

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
161510MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IA 
0615104MEDICAID (05)IA 

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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 1801891528, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1801891528.

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Audiologist
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Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Occupational Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801891528, enumerated as an "organization" on June 17, 2005.

The provider is located at 204 N 4TH AVE E NEWTON, IA 50208 and the phone number is (641) 787-3074.

Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

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