DR. RALPH STEPHEN AMATO M.D.
NPI 1972537405
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Lexington, KY

NPI Status: Active since July 10, 2006

Contact Information

740 S LIMESTONE ST
STE. J420
LEXINGTON, KY
ZIP 40536
Phone: (859) 323-0396
Fax: (859) 257-1888

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

About RALPH AMATO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ralph Amato, a provider established in Lexington, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in clinical genetics (m.d.) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972537405 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SG0201X with license number 46106 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1972537405
Provider Name
DR. RALPH STEPHEN AMATO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
740 S LIMESTONE ST STE. J420 LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Location Phone
(859) 323-0396
Location Fax
(859) 257-1888
Mailing Address
740 S LIMESTONE ST STE. J420 LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Mailing Phone
(859) 323-0396
Mailing Fax
(859) 257-1888
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-10-2006
Last Update Date
08-05-2014
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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

Medical Genetics Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

Taxonomy Code
207SG0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
46106
License State
KY
Taxonomy Description
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

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)
1207SG0201XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical Genetics
Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

014889 (ME)
2207SG0201XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical Genetics
Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

41170 (AZ)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
392063MEDICAID (05)AZ 
B42776MEDICARE UPIN (02)KY 
B42776MEDICARE UPIN (02)ME 
392063MEDICAID (05)KY 
MM7484MEDICAID (05)ME 

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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 1972537405, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 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 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1972537405.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Psychologist
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant (Medical)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Pediatrics
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, E207 KENTUCKY CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, L445 KENTUCKY CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Physician Assistant
740 S LIMESTONE ST, J450
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Social Worker (Clinical)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, ADOLESCENT MEDICINE J413
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Metabolic)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, KY CLINIC, ROOM J450
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Ophthalmology
740 S LIMESTONE ST, E300 KENTUCKY CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, ROOM J-457
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Audiologist
740 S LIMESTONE ST, SUITE B317
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Audiologist
740 S LIMESTONE ST, SUITE B317
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Optometrist
740 S LIMESTONE ST, SUITE C 300
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Pediatrics
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
740 S LIMESTONE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
740 S LIMESTONE ST, L543 KENTUCKY CLINIC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972537405, enumerated as an "individual" on July 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 740 S LIMESTONE ST STE. J420 LEXINGTON, KY 40536 and the phone number is (859) 323-0396.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SG0201X and a focus in Clinical Genetics (M.D.).

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