EDWARD J STRAUSS D.O., P.C.
NPI 1952574915
Family Medicine - Adolescent Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2008

Contact Information

7604 CENTRAL AVE
SUITE 102
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19111
Phone: (215) 728-6500
Fax: (215) 728-6502

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  • Family Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine

About EDWARD J STRAUSS D.O., P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward J Strauss D.o., P.c., a primary care provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania operating as a Family Medicine, focusing in adolescent medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952574915 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QA0000X with license number OS004043L (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. Edward J Strauss D.o., P.c. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Edward J Strauss D.o. (President)

NPI
1952574915
Provider Name
EDWARD J STRAUSS D.O., P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
7604 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 102 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Location Phone
(215) 728-6500
Location Fax
(215) 728-6502
Mailing Address
7604 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 102 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111
Mailing Phone
(215) 728-6500
Mailing Fax
(215) 728-6502
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-10-2008
Last Update Date
04-09-2015
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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

Family Medicine Adolescent Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QA0000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
OS004043L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A family medicine physician with multidisciplinary training in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents and their health care problems and needs.

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)
1207QG0300XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine
Geriatric Medicine

OS004043L (PA)
2207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

OS004043L (PA)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

EDWARD J STRAUSS D.O.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(215) 728-6500

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0008489480001MEDICAID (05)PA 
0848948MEDICAID (05)PA 
923629OTHER (01)PAKEYSTONE
ST406059MEDICARE PIN (08) 
47153OTHER (01)PAMERCY NON-PAR
PA10253OTHER (01)PAQUALMED
ST994090OTHER (01)PABLUE SHIELD
ST406059MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
C33510MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
C33510MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
4220OTHER (01)PAUS HEALTHCARE

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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 1952574915, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 2 + 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 1952574915.

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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952574915, enumerated as an "organization" on April 10, 2008.

The provider is located at 7604 CENTRAL AVE SUITE 102 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111 and the phone number is (215) 728-6500.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QA0000X and a focus in Adolescent Medicine.

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