DR. ROBERT J DESNICK PH.D., M.D.
NPI 1861460859
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since March 08, 2006

Contact Information

1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL
BOX 1498
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10029
Phone: (212) 659-6700
Fax: (212) 360-1809

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ROBERT DESNICK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Desnick, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in clinical genetics (m.d.) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861460859 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SG0201X with license number 130912 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1861460859
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT J DESNICK PH.D., M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL BOX 1498 NEW YORK, NY 10029
Location Phone
(212) 659-6700
Location Fax
(212) 360-1809
Mailing Address
1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL BOX 1498 NEW YORK, NY 10029
Mailing Phone
(212) 659-6700
Mailing Fax
(212) 360-1809
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-08-2006
Last Update Date
03-22-2019
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Medical Genetics Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

Taxonomy Code
207SG0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
130912
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Desnick 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

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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 1861460859, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1861460859.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861460859, enumerated as an "individual" on March 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 1 GUSTAVE L LEVY PL BOX 1498 NEW YORK, NY 10029 and the phone number is (212) 659-6700.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SG0201X and a focus in Clinical Genetics (M.D.).