DR. SANTUSHT A PERERA M.D.
NPI 1942311147
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Jersey City, NJ

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

142 PALISADE AVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ
ZIP 07306
Phone: (201) 982-2313
Fax: (973) 838-6637

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About SANTUSHT PERERA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Santusht Perera, a provider established in Jersey City, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942311147 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number MA66642 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1942311147
Provider Name
DR. SANTUSHT A PERERA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
142 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
Location Phone
(201) 982-2313
Location Fax
(973) 838-6637
Mailing Address
74 GREEN HILL RD 74 GREENHILL ROAD KINNELON, NJ 07405
Mailing Phone
(973) 838-6635
Mailing Fax
(973) 838-6637
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA66642
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
91000888100OTHER (01)NJAMERICHOICE
292723OTHER (01)NJAMERIGROUP
G01028MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 
0N0781OTHER (01)NJEMPIRE HEALTH CARE
MA66642OTHER (01)NJLICENSE
P1916232OTHER (01)NJOXFORD HEALTH
1104139OTHER (01)NJHORIZON NJ HEALTH
024200MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NMMEDICARE NUMBER
7263601MEDICAID (05)NJ 

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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 1942311147, 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 4 → 8 3 → 6 1 → 2 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 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 1942311147.

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Specialist
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Clinic/Center (Radiology, Mammography)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Clinic/Center
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Urology
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Ophthalmology
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Urology
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Dentist (Prosthodontics)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942311147, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 142 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306 and the phone number is (201) 982-2313.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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