R K RETTING PODIATRY ASSOCIATES
NPI 1851566632
Podiatrist in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since April 23, 2008

Contact Information

1335 W TABOR RD STE 206
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19141
Phone: (215) 927-2837

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About R K RETTING PODIATRY ASSOCIATES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for R K Retting Podiatry Associates, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania operating as a Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851566632 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number SC002203-L (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's other name is R K Retting Podiatry Associates. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Richard Rettig Dpm (Podiatrist)

NPI
1851566632
Provider Legal Name
R K RETTIG PODIATRY ASSOCIATES
Other Organization Name
R K RETTING PODIATRY ASSOCIATES
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1335 W TABOR RD STE 206 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Location Phone
(215) 927-2837
Mailing Address
1335 W TABOR RD STE 206 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Mailing Phone
(215) 927-2837
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-23-2008
Last Update Date
12-30-2013
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A podiatrist like R K Retting Podiatry Associates 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.
SC002203-L
License State
PA
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.

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)
1332B00000XSuppliers

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

SC-002203-L (PA)

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

DR. RICHARD RETTIG DPM

Authorized Official Title
PODIATRIST
Authorized Official Phone
(215) 927-2837

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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 1851566632, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
2
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6

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 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1851566632.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1335 W TABOR RD STE 206
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1335 W TABOR RD STE 206
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1335 W TABOR RD STE 206
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851566632, enumerated as an "organization" on April 23, 2008.

The provider is located at 1335 W TABOR RD STE 206 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 and the phone number is (215) 927-2837.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.