DR. HOWARD L BLANK MD
NPI 1992763999
Orthopaedic Surgery in Millburn, NJ

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2006

Contact Information

120 MILLBURN AVE
STE 103
MILLBURN, NJ
ZIP 07041
Phone: (973) 467-1212
Fax: (973) 467-1212

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About HOWARD BLANK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Blank, a provider established in Millburn, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992763999 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number MA037301 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1992763999
Provider Name
DR. HOWARD L BLANK MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
120 MILLBURN AVE STE 103 MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Location Phone
(973) 467-1212
Location Fax
(973) 467-1212
Mailing Address
120 MILLBURN AVE SUITE 103 MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Mailing Phone
(973) 467-1212
Mailing Fax
(973) 467-1212
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-02-2006
Last Update Date
09-27-2011
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MA037301
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C60531MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
178707BHMMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
0511404MEDICAID (05)NJ 

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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 1992763999, we treat the final digit (9) 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 81. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 81 = 9).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
9
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 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 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 81

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

The next multiple of ten after 81 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.

90 - 81 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1992763999.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 206
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Pediatrics
120 MILLBURN AVE, STE M1
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Internal Medicine
120 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
120 MILLBURN AVE, #102
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
120 MILLBURN AVE, #102
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Dentist (General Practice)
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 204
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Podiatrist
120 MILLBURN AVE, 102
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Chiropractor
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE M6
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Orthopaedic Surgery
120 MILLBURN AVE, STE 103
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Specialist
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE M2
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 101
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 101
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 101
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Acupuncturist
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE # M6
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Internal Medicine
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE M-3
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Internal Medicine
120 MILLBURN AVE, STE M3
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
120 MILLBURN AVE
MILLBURN, NJ 07041
Dentist (General Practice)
120 MILLBURN AVE, SUITE 207
MILLBURN, NJ 07041

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992763999, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 120 MILLBURN AVE STE 103 MILLBURN, NJ 07041 and the phone number is (973) 467-1212.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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