HOWARD C BURSCH JR. DO
NPI 1851379747
Family Medicine in Latrobe, PA

NPI Status: Active since January 03, 2006

Contact Information

1010 LIGONIER ST
LATROBE, PA
ZIP 15650
Phone: (724) 537-8518
Fax: (724) 537-6613

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine

About HOWARD BURSCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Bursch, a primary care provider established in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851379747 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number OS004877L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1851379747
Provider Name
HOWARD C BURSCH JR. DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1010 LIGONIER ST LATROBE, PA 15650
Location Phone
(724) 537-8518
Location Fax
(724) 537-6613
Mailing Address
1010 LIGONIER ST LATROBE, PA 15650
Mailing Phone
(724) 537-8518
Mailing Fax
(724) 537-6613
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-03-2006
Last Update Date
06-08-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Howard Bursch 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
OS004877L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0009652920002MEDICAID (05)PA 

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.

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 18 times for 17 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 45 times for 45 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 66 times for 50 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 74 times for 47 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 17 times for 16 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 1851379747, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 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 1851379747.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851379747, enumerated as an "individual" on January 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 1010 LIGONIER ST LATROBE, PA 15650 and the phone number is (724) 537-8518.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

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