DR. KOSMAS M SARANTIS MD
NPI 1962509133
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Tampa, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2006

Contact Information

5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL
ZIP 33634
Phone: (813) 574-4869
Fax: (813) 341-4159

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

About KOSMAS SARANTIS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kosmas Sarantis, an internist established in Tampa, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962509133 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RE0101X with license number ME39672 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1962509133
Provider Name
DR. KOSMAS M SARANTIS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5535 MEMORIAL HWY TAMPA, FL 33634
Location Phone
(813) 574-4869
Location Fax
(813) 341-4159
Mailing Address
5535 MEMORIAL HWY TAMPA, FL 33634
Mailing Phone
(813) 574-4869
Mailing Fax
(813) 341-4159
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-20-2006
Last Update Date
01-21-2016
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An internist like Kosmas Sarantis 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

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Classification

Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Taxonomy Code
207RE0101X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME39672
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
62403OTHER (01)FLBCBS OF FL
D65345MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
62403VMEDICARE PIN (08)FL 

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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 1962509133, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

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 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 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 1962509133.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Massage Therapist
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Pharmacist
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Podiatrist
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Pharmacist
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Clinic/Center
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Family Medicine
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634
Registered Nurse (General Practice)
5535 MEMORIAL HWY
TAMPA, FL 33634

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962509133, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 5535 MEMORIAL HWY TAMPA, FL 33634 and the phone number is (813) 574-4869.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RE0101X and a focus in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

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