DR. LESTER H WURTELE MD
NPI 1962440974
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2006

Contact Information

3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19114
Phone: (215) 612-4021

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology

About LESTER WURTELE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lester Wurtele, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in diagnostic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962440974 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0202X with license number MD008209E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1962440974
Provider Name
DR. LESTER H WURTELE MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3998 RED LION ROAD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Location Phone
(215) 612-4021
Mailing Address
4 NESHAMINY INTERPLEX SUITE 209 TREVOSE, PA 19053
Mailing Phone
(215) 244-3070
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-02-2006
Last Update Date
04-01-2008
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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

Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD008209E
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00405402OTHER (01)PARRMC
0006561700011MEDICAID (05)PA 
051832D2YMEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
051832MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
C28475MEDICARE 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 1962440974, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1962440974.

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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 250
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 250
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 250
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 240
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 207
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3998 RED LION ROAD, SUITE 106
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3998 RED LION ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962440974, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 3998 RED LION ROAD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114 and the phone number is (215) 612-4021.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

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