HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NPI 1841357837
Clinic/Center - Public Health, State or Local in Lexington, MA

NPI Status: Active since January 02, 2007

Contact Information

1625 MASS AVE
LEXINGTON, MA
ZIP 02420
Phone: (781) 862-0500
Fax: (781) 861-2780

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  • Clinic/Center
  • Public Health, State or Local

About HEALTH DEPARTMENT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Health Department, a primary care provider established in Lexington, Massachusetts operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in public health, state or local . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841357837 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QP0905X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The provider's other name is Health Department. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Derek Fullerton (Director Of Health Department)

NPI
1841357837
Provider Legal Name
TOWN OF LEXINGTON
Other Organization Name
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1625 MASS AVE LEXINGTON, MA 02420
Location Phone
(781) 862-0500
Location Fax
(781) 861-2780
Mailing Address
1625 MASS AVE LEXINGTON, MA 02420
Mailing Phone
(781) 862-0500
Mailing Fax
(781) 861-2780
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-02-2007
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Health Department sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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

Clinic/Center Public Health, State or Local

Taxonomy Code
261QP0905X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. DEREK FULLERTON

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Authorized Official Phone
(781) 862-0500

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Adm sarscov2 50 mcg/.5 mlbst

Adm sarscov2 50 mcg/.5 mlbst is a COVID-19 vaccine administration. In this process, a 50 microgram dose of the vaccine is given in a half milliliter volume. This aids your body in building a defense against the virus.

This service was performed 33 times for 33 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 127 times for 127 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 14 res

The "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

This service was performed 124 times for 124 patients

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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 1841357837, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
7
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 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6

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 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1841357837.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841357837, enumerated as an "organization" on January 02, 2007.

The provider is located at 1625 MASS AVE LEXINGTON, MA 02420 and the phone number is (781) 862-0500.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QP0905X and a focus in Public Health, State or Local.