DR. KENT R AIKIN MD
NPI 1962485599
Hospitalist in Cortez, CO
NPI Status: Active since November 29, 2005
Contact Information
1311 N MILDRED RD
CORTEZ, CO
ZIP 81321
Phone: (970) 564-2104
Fax: (970) 564-2134
- Individual
- Male
- Hospitalist
About KENT AIKIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kent Aikin, a provider established in Cortez, Colorado with a medical specialization in Hospitalist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962485599 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number 21642 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1962485599
- Provider Name
- DR. KENT R AIKIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1311 N MILDRED RD CORTEZ, CO 81321
- Location Phone
- (970) 564-2104
- Location Fax
- (970) 564-2134
- Mailing Address
- 1311 N MILDRED RD CORTEZ, CO 81321
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-29-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-22-2021
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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
Hospitalist
- Taxonomy Code
- 208M00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 21642
- License State
- CO
- Taxonomy Description
- Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 0101-053016 (VA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010029074 | MEDICAID (05) | VA | |
| 5624908 | MEDICAID (05) | VA |
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.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 51 times for 36 patientsHospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
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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 1962485599, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962485599, enumerated as an "individual" on November 29, 2005.
The provider is located at 1311 N MILDRED RD CORTEZ, CO 81321 and the phone number is (970) 564-2104.
Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
