KEN OBENSON MD
NPI 1962798934
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Indianapolis, IN

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2011

Contact Information

521 W MCCARTY ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
ZIP 46225
Phone: (317) 327-4744

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

About KEN OBENSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ken Obenson, a provider established in Indianapolis, Indiana with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962798934 assigned on June 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number 01069391A (IN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1962798934
Provider Name
KEN OBENSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
521 W MCCARTY ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225
Location Phone
(317) 327-4744
Mailing Address
521 W MCCARTY ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-28-2011
Last Update Date
06-28-2011
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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

Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
01069391A
License State
IN
Taxonomy Description
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

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)
1207ZC0500XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Cytopathology

01069391A (IN)
2207ZF0201XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Forensic Pathology

01069391A (IN)

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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 1962798934, 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 76

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

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1962798934.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
521 W MCCARTY ST, SUITE 238
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225
Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
521 W MCCARTY ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962798934, enumerated as an "individual" on June 28, 2011.

The provider is located at 521 W MCCARTY ST INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46225 and the phone number is (317) 327-4744.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.