LUIS ALBERTO HEFFESS MD
NPI 1972686384
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Washington, DC
NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2006
Contact Information
1160 VARNUM ST NE
STE #112
WASHINGTON, DC
ZIP 20017
Phone: (202) 526-2090
Fax: (202) 529-4516
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
About LUIS HEFFESS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Luis Heffess, an internist established in Washington, District Of Columbia with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in medical oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972686384 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RX0202X with license number 008600 (DC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1972686384
- Provider Name
- LUIS ALBERTO HEFFESS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1160 VARNUM ST NE STE #112 WASHINGTON, DC 20017
- Location Phone
- (202) 526-2090
- Location Fax
- (202) 529-4516
- Mailing Address
- 1160 VARNUM ST NE STE #112 WASHINGTON, DC 20017
- Mailing Phone
- (202) 526-2090
- Mailing Fax
- (202) 529-4516
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-23-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-14-2008
- Code Navigator
An internist like Luis Heffess 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
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
Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RX0202X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 008600
- License State
- DC
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174417L98 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | ||
| 174417L98 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | DC | |
| B94122 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 66410001 | OTHER (01) | BCBSNCA CARE FIRST |
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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 1972686384, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972686384, enumerated as an "individual" on October 23, 2006.
The provider is located at 1160 VARNUM ST NE STE #112 WASHINGTON, DC 20017 and the phone number is (202) 526-2090.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
