MS. CARMEN LUISA VARGAS MSW
NPI 1891235313
Counselor in Buffalo, NY

NPI Status: Active since March 02, 2017

Contact Information

254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14202
Phone: (716) 852-1117
Fax: (716) 852-1110

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Counselor
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CARMEN VARGAS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carmen Vargas, a provider established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Counselor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891235313 assigned on March 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101Y00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1891235313
Provider Name
MS. CARMEN LUISA VARGAS MSW
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
254 FRANKLIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14202
Location Phone
(716) 852-1117
Location Fax
(716) 852-1110
Mailing Address
254 FRANKLIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14202
Mailing Phone
(716) 852-1117
Mailing Fax
(716) 852-1110
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-02-2017
Last Update Date
03-02-2017
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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

Counselor

Taxonomy Code
101Y00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Carmen Vargas 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 and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

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): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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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 1891235313, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
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 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1891235313.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Registered Nurse
254 FRANKLIN ST, LAKE SHORE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST, LAKE SHORE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor
254 FRANKLIN ST, FRANKLIN RECOVERY PROS
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor (Mental Health)
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Registered Nurse
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Counselor
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202
Social Worker
254 FRANKLIN ST
BUFFALO, NY 14202

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891235313, enumerated as an "individual" on March 02, 2017.

The provider is located at 254 FRANKLIN ST BUFFALO, NY 14202 and the phone number is (716) 852-1117.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.