DR. MICHEL JOHN KEARNS M.D.
NPI 1881666360
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in San Diego, CA

NPI Status: Active since February 07, 2006

Contact Information

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92134
Phone: (619) 562-6400

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Anesthesiology
Critical Care Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About MICHEL KEARNS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michel Kearns, a provider established in San Diego, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881666360 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LC0200X with license number 82110 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI: 1881666360
Provider Name: DR. MICHEL JOHN KEARNS M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
Location Phone: (619) 562-6400
Mailing Address: PSC 819 BOX 4503 FPO, AE 09645
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 02-07-2006
Last Update Date: 06-04-2025
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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: Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 82110
License State: CA
Taxonomy Description: An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

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)
1	207L00000X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Anesthesiology	A82110 (CA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michel Kearns 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

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 1881666360, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2

Check

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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1881666360.