DR. WARREN L PURVIS M.D.
NPI 1942412655
Psychologist - Prescribing (Medical) in Providence, RI

NPI Status: Active since May 04, 2007

Contact Information

29 ELBOW ST
PROVIDENCE, RI
ZIP 02903
Phone: (401) 421-8850
Fax: (401) 453-0823

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychologist
  • Prescribing (Medical)
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WARREN PURVIS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Warren Purvis, a provider established in Providence, Rhode Island with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in prescribing (medical) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942412655 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TP0016X with license number RI MD6645 (RI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1942412655
Provider Name
DR. WARREN L PURVIS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
29 ELBOW ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Location Phone
(401) 421-8850
Location Fax
(401) 453-0823
Mailing Address
29 ELBOW ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Mailing Phone
(401) 421-8850
Mailing Fax
(401) 453-0823
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-04-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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

Psychologist Prescribing (Medical)

Taxonomy Code
103TP0016X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
RI MD6645
License State
RI
Taxonomy Description
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Warren Purvis 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

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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 1942412655, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1942412655.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942412655, enumerated as an "individual" on May 04, 2007.

The provider is located at 29 ELBOW ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 and the phone number is (401) 421-8850.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TP0016X and a focus in Prescribing (Medical).