BLUEGRASS MEDICINE & NEPHROLOGY, LLC
NPI 1962654178
Clinic/Center - Medical Specialty in Meriden, CT

NPI Status: Active since October 21, 2008

Contact Information

455 LEWIS AVE
SUITE 214
MERIDEN, CT
ZIP 06451
Phone: (203) 237-6700

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  • Medical Specialty

About BLUEGRASS MEDICINE & NEPHROLOGY, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bluegrass Medicine & Nephrology, Llc, a provider established in Meriden, Connecticut operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in medical specialty . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962654178 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QM2500X with license number 039668 (CT). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Irfan Saeed Chughtai M.d. (Sole Proprietor)

NPI
1962654178
Provider Name
BLUEGRASS MEDICINE & NEPHROLOGY, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
455 LEWIS AVE SUITE 214 MERIDEN, CT 06451
Location Phone
(203) 237-6700
Mailing Address
455 LEWIS AVE SUITE 214 MERIDEN, CT 06451
Mailing Phone
(203) 237-6700
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-21-2008
Last Update Date
06-29-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Medical Specialty

Taxonomy Code
261QM2500X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
039668
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to a specific area of medical specialization. Frequently used for Title V related Children's Specialty services or to meet specific public health needs (e.g., infectious diseases or breast and cervical cancer).

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

IRFAN SAEED CHUGHTAI M.D.

Authorized Official Title
SOLE PROPRIETOR
Authorized Official Phone
(203) 237-6700

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H72331MEDICARE 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 1962654178, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 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 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1962654178.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Surgery
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Surgery
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
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Physical Therapist
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 106
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Surgery
455 LEWIS AVE
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 106
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Urology
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 210
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Surgery
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 208
MERIDEN, CT 06451
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
455 LEWIS AVE, STE 205
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 221
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Urology
455 LEWIS AVE, STE 210
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Urology
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 106
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962654178, enumerated as an "organization" on October 21, 2008.

The provider is located at 455 LEWIS AVE SUITE 214 MERIDEN, CT 06451 and the phone number is (203) 237-6700.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QM2500X and a focus in Medical Specialty.

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