VANESSA GALLEGOS-KEARIN M.D.
NPI 1881014843
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Melbourne, FL
NPI Status: Active since April 17, 2014
Contact Information
2328 CITADEL WAY STE 103
MELBOURNE, FL
ZIP 32940
Phone: (305) 431-3550
- Individual
- Female
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About VANESSA GALLEGOS-KEARIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vanessa Gallegos-kearin, a provider established in Melbourne, Florida with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881014843 assigned on April 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2081H0002X with license number ME148167 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1881014843
- Provider Name
- VANESSA GALLEGOS-KEARIN M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2328 CITADEL WAY STE 103 MELBOURNE, FL 32940
- Location Phone
- (305) 431-3550
- Mailing Address
- 4450 W EAU GALLIE BLVD STE 250 MELBOURNE, FL 32934
- Mailing Phone
- (321) 751-6671
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-17-2014
- Last Update Date
- 11-23-2025
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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
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2081H0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME148167
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vanessa Gallegos-kearin 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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.
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAdvance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
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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 1881014843, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881014843, enumerated as an "individual" on April 17, 2014.
The provider is located at 2328 CITADEL WAY STE 103 MELBOURNE, FL 32940 and the phone number is (305) 431-3550.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 2081H0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
