DR. MELISSA ANNE FOROUHAR MD
NPI 1831291376
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since September 04, 2006

Contact Information

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98431
Phone: (253) 968-1110

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
PECOS Enrolled

About MELISSA FOROUHAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Forouhar, a pediatrician established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric hematology-oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831291376 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0207X with license number MD60949136 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI: 1831291376
Provider Name: DR. MELISSA ANNE FOROUHAR MD
Other Name: DR. MELISSA ANNE MAZUR MD
Other Name Type: Former Name (1)
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR 9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA, WA 98431
Location Phone: (253) 968-1110
Mailing Address: MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR 9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA, WA 98431
Mailing Phone: (253) 968-1110
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 09-04-2006
Last Update Date: 12-29-2021
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A pediatrician like Melissa Forouhar 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 Hematology-Oncology
Taxonomy Code: 2080P0207X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: MD60949136
License State: WA
Taxonomy Description: A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	171000000X	Other Service Providers	Military Health Care Provider	35080075 (OH)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Melissa Forouhar 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

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 1831291376, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 6

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 2

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Check

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 3 → 6 2 → 4 1 → 2 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 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1831291376.