MR. DENNIS JOHN MESISCA PHYSICAL THERAPIST
NPI 1821024878
Physical Therapist - Geriatrics in Laguna Niguel, CA

NPI Status: Active since June 23, 2006

Contact Information

27765 HOMESTEAD RD
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
ZIP 92677
Phone: (714) 281-0169
Fax: (714) 281-2238

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physical Therapist
  • Geriatrics

About DENNIS MESISCA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Mesisca, a provider established in Laguna Niguel, California with a medical specialization in Physical Therapist, focusing in geriatrics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821024878 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2251G0304X with license number PT 16808 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1821024878
Provider Name
MR. DENNIS JOHN MESISCA PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
27765 HOMESTEAD RD LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Location Phone
(714) 281-0169
Location Fax
(714) 281-2238
Mailing Address
PO BOX 7379 LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
Mailing Phone
(714) 281-0169
Mailing Fax
(714) 281-2238
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-23-2006
Last Update Date
07-15-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Physical Therapist Geriatrics

Taxonomy Code
2251G0304X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
License No.
PT 16808
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
WPT16808AMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 

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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 1821024878, 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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 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 2 → 4 0 → 0 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 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 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 1821024878.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
27765 HOMESTEAD RD
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821024878, enumerated as an "individual" on June 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 27765 HOMESTEAD RD LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677 and the phone number is (714) 281-0169.

Physical Therapist with taxonomy code 2251G0304X and a focus in Geriatrics.

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