DR. VAUGHN EASTON WHITTAKER MBBS
NPI 1982866513
Transplant Surgery in Syracuse, NY
NPI Status: Active since June 25, 2008
Contact Information
750 EAST ADAMS ST
STE 2W
SYRACUSE, NY
ZIP 13210
Phone: (315) 464-9535
Fax: (315) 464-6288
- Individual
- Male
- Transplant Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About VAUGHN WHITTAKER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vaughn Whittaker, a provider established in Syracuse, New York with a medical specialization in Transplant Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982866513 assigned on June 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204F00000X with license number 252178 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1982866513
- Provider Name
- DR. VAUGHN EASTON WHITTAKER MBBS
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 750 EAST ADAMS ST STE 2W SYRACUSE, NY 13210
- Location Phone
- (315) 464-9535
- Location Fax
- (315) 464-6288
- Mailing Address
- 251 SALINA MEADOWS 1 KWY STE 100 SYRACUSE, NY 13212
- Mailing Phone
- (315) 464-2096
- Mailing Fax
- (315) 464-6288
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-25-2008
- Last Update Date
- 05-31-2016
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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
Transplant Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 204F00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 252178
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2086S0127X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | 252178 (NY) |
| 2 | 2086X0206X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | 252178 (NY) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vaughn Whittaker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 45 times for 15 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
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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 1982866513, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
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 67 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 1982866513, enumerated as an "individual" on June 25, 2008.
The provider is located at 750 EAST ADAMS ST STE 2W SYRACUSE, NY 13210 and the phone number is (315) 464-9535.
Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.
