DR. NICHOLAS M CAROVICH D.P.M.
NPI 1841329299
Podiatrist in El Centro, CA

NPI Status: Active since March 03, 2007

Contact Information

1503 N IMPERIAL AVE
SUITE 105
EL CENTRO, CA
ZIP 92243
Phone: (760) 337-2800
Fax: (760) 337-9099

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist

About NICHOLAS CAROVICH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nicholas Carovich, a provider established in El Centro, California with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841329299 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number E3131 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1841329299
Provider Name
DR. NICHOLAS M CAROVICH D.P.M.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE SUITE 105 EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Location Phone
(760) 337-2800
Location Fax
(760) 337-9099
Mailing Address
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE SUITE 105 EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Mailing Phone
(760) 337-2800
Mailing Fax
(760) 337-9099
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-03-2007
Last Update Date
11-19-2009
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A podiatrist like Nicholas Carovich 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

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

Podiatrist

Taxonomy Code
213E00000X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
E3131
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
19276MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
GRE001481MEDICAID (05)CA 
5913220001MEDICARE NSC (07)CA 
E3131MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)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 1841329299, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
9
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 4 → 8 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1841329299.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 205
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 105
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 203
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Optometrist
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 103
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 201
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Social Worker (Clinical)
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, 205
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Internal Medicine
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 204
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE, SUITE 203
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
Home Health
1503 N IMPERIAL AVE
EL CENTRO, CA 92243

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841329299, enumerated as an "individual" on March 03, 2007.

The provider is located at 1503 N IMPERIAL AVE SUITE 105 EL CENTRO, CA 92243 and the phone number is (760) 337-2800.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

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