DR. GREGORY JON MELKONIAN MD
NPI 1891711693
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 14, 2006

Contact Information

300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02115
Phone: (617) 355-6021

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

About GREGORY MELKONIAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gregory Melkonian, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in pediatric orthopaedic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891711693 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XP3100X with license number 226761 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1891711693
Provider Name
DR. GREGORY JON MELKONIAN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA 02115
Location Phone
(617) 355-6021
Mailing Address
300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON, MA 02115
Mailing Phone
(617) 355-8346
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-14-2006
Last Update Date
10-10-2012
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XP3100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
226761
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

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)
1207X00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Orthopaedic Surgery

226761 (MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A39345MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
2111501MEDICAID (05)MA 
D78709MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1891711693, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 67

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.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1891711693.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891711693, enumerated as an "individual" on July 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 300 LONGWOOD AVE BOSTON, MA 02115 and the phone number is (617) 355-6021.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XP3100X and a focus in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.