Paulina Mariki-mhango, MD
Paulina Mariki-mhango, MD is a Pediatrics Physician in Surprise, AZ, registered under NPI 1003113531. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Surprise, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 6, 2026. Parking is available about 579 ft away. A pharmacy sits 0.27 mi from the entrance (Fry's Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 587 ft away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 213 ft ~1 min
Parking 450 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Bonfire Craft Kitchen and Tap House 469 ft ~2 min
Coffee Sweet Tea & Coffee Cafe 587 ft ~3 min
15278 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Su-Mo off; Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Parking 579 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Sonic 567 ft ~3 min
15471 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Pharmacy Walgreens 808 ft ~4 min
15490 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Gas station Chevron 0.21 mi ~5 min
15505 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Gas station Fry's Fuel 0.22 mi ~5 min
15502 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Convenience 4 Sons 0.23 mi ~5 min
15505 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Pharmacy Belles Pharmacy 0.23 mi ~5 min
15170 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Restaurant Tailgaters & IL Primo 0.24 mi ~5 min
Pharmacy Fry's Pharmacy 0.27 mi ~6 min
15510 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Grocery Fry's Food and Drug 0.29 mi ~6 min
15510 West Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 49384 | AZ | Pediatrics Physician primary |
| 49384 | AZ | Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician |
This provider holds licence 49384 issued in AZ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Emergency Medicine
- PAC ID
- 3870740996
- Enrollment ID
- I20141028002095
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Emergency Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Pediatrics covers
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 208000000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208000000X | Pediatrics Physician | 49384 | AZ | primary |
| 2080P0208X | Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Pediatric Infectious Diseases | 49384 | AZ |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003113531 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Last updated | Mar 10, 2016 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
15351 W BELL RD Surprise, AZ 85374 (623) 583-3001 |
| Mailing address |
9744 W NORTHERN AVE #1310 Peoria, AZ 85345 |
| Other names |
Paulina Mariki Former Legal Business Name |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
Sum = 49 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.