LEON G JOSEPHS MD
NPI 1962471003
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since March 14, 2006

Contact Information

123 SUMMER ST STE 210
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01608
Phone: (508) 368-3190
Fax: (508) 368-3193

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

About LEON JOSEPHS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Leon Josephs, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in vascular surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962471003 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0129X with license number 56820 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1962471003
Provider Name
LEON G JOSEPHS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
123 SUMMER ST STE 210 WORCESTER, MA 01608
Location Phone
(508) 368-3190
Location Fax
(508) 368-3193
Mailing Address
630 PLANTATION ST WORCESTER, MA 01605
Mailing Phone
(508) 368-3190
Mailing Fax
(508) 368-3193
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-21-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery Vascular Surgery

Taxonomy Code
2086S0129X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
56820
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
042472266OTHER (01)HEALTHCARE VALUE MGMT
042472266OTHER (01)ONE HEALTH PLAN
2044702OTHER (01)FIRST HEALTH
5060175OTHER (01)AETNA US HEALTCARE
784032OTHER (01)MVP HEALTH CARE
AA5965OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR
J06987OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD HMO BLUE
2900343OTHER (01)EVERCARE
33794OTHER (01)FALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH P
5068965OTHER (01)CIGNA HEALTH PLAN
J06987OTHER (01)BLUE CARE ELECT
J06987OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD INDEMNITY
3030351MEDICAID (05)MA 
784033OTHER (01)MVP HEALTH CARE
042472266OTHER (01)PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
3030351OTHER (01)HEALTHY START
3030351OTHER (01)MEDICAID WELFARE
J06987OTHER (01)MEDICARE B

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 61 times for 58 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

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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 1962471003, 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.

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
3
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 1 → 2 0 → 0

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 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 57

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.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1962471003.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner
123 SUMMER ST STE 210
WORCESTER, MA 01608
Nurse Practitioner
123 SUMMER ST STE 210
WORCESTER, MA 01608

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962471003, enumerated as an "individual" on March 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 123 SUMMER ST STE 210 WORCESTER, MA 01608 and the phone number is (508) 368-3190.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0129X and a focus in Vascular Surgery.

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