DR. EDWARD J O'BRIEN D.C.
NPI 1972609196
Chiropractor in New York, NY

NPI Status: Active since September 15, 2006

Contact Information

161 MADISON AVE
UNIT 11E
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10016
Phone: (212) 951-7246

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor

About EDWARD O'BRIEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward O'brien, a provider established in New York, New York with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972609196 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number X008943 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1972609196
Provider Name
DR. EDWARD J O'BRIEN D.C.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
161 MADISON AVE UNIT 11E NEW YORK, NY 10016
Location Phone
(212) 951-7246
Mailing Address
161 MADISON AVE UNIT 11E NEW YORK, NY 10016
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-15-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A chiropractor like Edward O'brien helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.

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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

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
X008943
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U81332MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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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 1972609196, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1972609196.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Allergy & Immunology (Allergy)
161 MADISON AVE, 3A
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Internal Medicine
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 2E
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Ophthalmology
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 5NE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 9NE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Specialist
161 MADISON AVE, MIDTOWN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE STE 4SW
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Urology
161 MADISON AVE, 7-SW
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 10E
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 10NW
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Pediatrics
161 MADISON AVE, 6 WEST
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 5SE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 2E
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Internal Medicine
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 2E
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Acupuncturist
161 MADISON AVE, 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Podiatrist
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 9NE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 10SW
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Dentist
161 MADISON AVE, SUITE 8 SW
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Massage Therapist
161 MADISON AVE, 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Ophthalmology
161 MADISON AVE, 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
161 MADISON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
Acupuncturist
161 MADISON AVE, 12TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10016

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972609196, enumerated as an "individual" on September 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 161 MADISON AVE UNIT 11E NEW YORK, NY 10016 and the phone number is (212) 951-7246.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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