STEVEN L KARASSIK MD
NPI 1891748117
Dermatology in Ketchum, ID

NPI Status: Active since May 18, 2006

Contact Information

191 W 5TH ST
KETCHUM, ID
ZIP 83340
Phone: (208) 725-2171

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dermatology

About STEVEN KARASSIK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Steven Karassik, a provider established in Ketchum, Idaho with a medical specialization in Dermatology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891748117 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207N00000X with license number M5900 (ID). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1891748117
Provider Name
STEVEN L KARASSIK MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
191 W 5TH ST KETCHUM, ID 83340
Location Phone
(208) 725-2171
Mailing Address
190 E BANNOCK ST BOISE, ID 83712
Mailing Phone
(208) 381-2222
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-18-2006
Last Update Date
09-24-2013
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A dermatologist like Steven Karassik is a medical specialty involving the management of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists diagnose some sexually transmitted diseases, warts, cancer, acne, dermatitis and may offer cosmetic treatments, and therapies that reduce age spots and wrinkles.

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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

Dermatology

Taxonomy Code
207N00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M5900
License State
ID
Taxonomy Description
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

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)
1207ND0900XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Dermatology
Dermatopathology

M5900 (ID)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A86777MEDICARE 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 1891748117, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
7
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 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1891748117.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dermatology
191 W 5TH ST
KETCHUM, ID 83340

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891748117, enumerated as an "individual" on May 18, 2006.

The provider is located at 191 W 5TH ST KETCHUM, ID 83340 and the phone number is (208) 725-2171.

Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

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