RICHARD A. ZAK, MD,INC
NPI 1821316944
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Chico, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 13, 2010

Contact Information

251 COHASSET RD
SUITE 300
CHICO, CA
ZIP 95926
Phone: (530) 894-8800

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  • Organization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

About RICHARD A. ZAK, MD,INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard A. Zak, Md,inc, an internist established in Chico, California operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821316944 assigned on May 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number G43123 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 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 Lorraine Fingleton (Office Manager)

NPI
1821316944
Provider Name
RICHARD A. ZAK, MD,INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
251 COHASSET RD SUITE 300 CHICO, CA 95926
Location Phone
(530) 894-8800
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1096 MANSFIELD, OH 44901
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-13-2010
Last Update Date
06-28-2011
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An internist like Richard A. Zak, Md,inc is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Taxonomy Code
207RG0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G43123
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

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

LORRAINE FINGLETON

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(530) 894-8800

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A49239MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
74701312MEDICAID (05)CO 
COA105978MEDICARE PIN (08)CO 
00G431230MEDICAID (05)CA 
G43123MEDICARE 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 1821316944, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 2 → 4 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1821316944.

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Neurological Surgery
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Family Medicine
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Dermatology (Dermatopathology)
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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Dermatology
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Dermatology
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Dermatology
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Pharmacist
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Dermatology
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Dietitian, Registered
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Dermatology
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
251 COHASSET RD, SUITE 300
CHICO, CA 95926
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
251 COHASSET RD, SUITE 300
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Surgery
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Neurological Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821316944, enumerated as an "organization" on May 13, 2010.

The provider is located at 251 COHASSET RD SUITE 300 CHICO, CA 95926 and the phone number is (530) 894-8800.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

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