DR. STEPHEN G GELFAND MD
NPI 1952307753
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Little River, SC
NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2005
Contact Information
4237 RIVER HILLS DR
SUITE 150
LITTLE RIVER, SC
ZIP 29566
Phone: (843) 281-2778
Fax: (843) 281-2785
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
About STEPHEN GELFAND
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Gelfand, an internist established in Little River, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in rheumatology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952307753 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RR0500X with license number 22140 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1952307753
- Provider Name
- DR. STEPHEN G GELFAND MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4237 RIVER HILLS DR SUITE 150 LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
- Location Phone
- (843) 281-2778
- Location Fax
- (843) 281-2785
- Mailing Address
- 4237 RIVER HILLS DRIVE SUITE 150 MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29566
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 281-2778
- Mailing Fax
- (843) 281-2785
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-27-2005
- Last Update Date
- 06-14-2016
- Code Navigator
An internist like Stephen Gelfand is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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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
Internal Medicine Rheumatology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RR0500X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 22140
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A41393 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | SC | |
| SC62449167 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | SC | |
| GP3730 | MEDICAID (05) | SC | |
| 1952307753 | MEDICAID (05) | NC | |
| 141889020 | OTHER (01) | SC | FEDERAL TAX IDENTIFICATIO |
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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 1952307753, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952307753, enumerated as an "individual" on June 27, 2005.
The provider is located at 4237 RIVER HILLS DR SUITE 150 LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566 and the phone number is (843) 281-2778.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RR0500X and a focus in Rheumatology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
