DR. SARA A WHITTINGHAM M.D.
NPI 1891732178
Anesthesiology in Cleveland, OH

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2006

Contact Information

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH
ZIP 44195
Phone: (216) 444-2200

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Anesthesiology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About SARA WHITTINGHAM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sara Whittingham, an anesthesiologist established in Cleveland, Ohio with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891732178 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 35.137333 (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1891732178
Provider Name
DR. SARA A WHITTINGHAM M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Location Phone
(216) 444-2200
Mailing Address
9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Mailing Phone
(216) 444-2200
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-02-2006
Last Update Date
03-04-2020
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An anesthesiologist like Sara Whittingham manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.

Location Map

Secondary Locations

  • 50 N Medical Dr
    Salt Lake City, UT 84132
    (801) 205-1001

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

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
35.137333
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

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)
1207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

6283138-1205 (UT)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Sara Whittingham 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

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

This service was performed 24 times for 22 patients

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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 1891732178, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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

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 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1891732178.

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
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Social Worker
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Audiologist
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Anesthesiologist Assistant
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Family Medicine
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Surgery
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Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
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Surgery
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Pediatrics
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891732178, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE CLEVELAND, OH 44195 and the phone number is (216) 444-2200.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.