MEDICAL CENTER WEST PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1821185455
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since October 06, 2006

Contact Information

488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01609
Phone: (508) 755-9573

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  • Podiatrist
  • Primary Podiatric Medicine

About MEDICAL CENTER WEST PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Medical Center West Podiatry Associates, Inc., a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts operating as a Podiatrist, focusing in primary podiatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821185455 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP1101X with license number 2087 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Jonathan F. Ketchum D.p.m. (President)

NPI
1821185455
Provider Name
MEDICAL CENTER WEST PODIATRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
488 PLEASANT ST WORCESTER, MA 01609
Location Phone
(508) 755-9573
Mailing Address
126 BUSHY LN RUTLAND, MA 01543
Mailing Phone
(508) 886-6280
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-06-2006
Last Update Date
03-25-2008
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A podiatrist like Medical Center West Podiatry Associates, Inc. provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist Primary Podiatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
213EP1101X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
2087
License State
MA

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. JONATHAN F. KETCHUM D.P.M.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 755-9573

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Y77039OTHER (01)MABLUE SHEILD OF MA
CE2197MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 
9719067MEDICAID (05)MA 
719907OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
W201440OTHER (01)MACIGNA
U74325MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
Y77039MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 

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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 1821185455, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1821185455.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Optometrist
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Chiropractor (Sports Physician)
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Optometrist
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609
Optometrist
488 PLEASANT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01609

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821185455, enumerated as an "organization" on October 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 488 PLEASANT ST WORCESTER, MA 01609 and the phone number is (508) 755-9573.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213EP1101X and a focus in Primary Podiatric Medicine.

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