Individual provider

William Bernal, M.D.

Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Pediatrics Physician Medicare enrolled

William Bernal, M.D. is a Pediatric Rheumatology Physician in San Francisco, CA, registered under NPI 1023208261. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
A95664 CA Pediatric Rheumatology Physician primary
A95664 CA Pediatrics Physician
MD431896 PA Pediatric Rheumatology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: CA, PA. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Rheumatology
PAC ID
0547392789
Enrollment ID
I20130903000169

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Rheumatology. 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.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: California and Pennsylvania. The practice address on file is in San Francisco, CA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CA California practice address
Licence
A95664
Specialty
Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
Verify with the CA board →
PA Pennsylvania
Licence
MD431896
Specialty
Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
Verify with the PA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Pediatric Rheumatology covers

A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2080P0216X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Pediatrics Pediatric Rheumatology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2080P0216X Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Pediatric Rheumatology A95664 CA primary
208000000X Pediatrics Physician A95664 CA
2080P0216X Pediatric Rheumatology Physician Pediatric Rheumatology MD431896 PA

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.

NPI1023208261 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 25, 2007
Last updatedFeb 27, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 476-1000
Mailing address 3333 CALIFORNIA ST STE S1-10
San Francisco, CA 94118
The last update on file is Feb 27, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1023208261 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 1 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 2 3 2 0 8 2 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 0 4 3 4 0 7 2 3

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1023208261?
NPI 1023208261 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to William Bernal, M.D. in San Francisco, CA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatric Rheumatology cover?
A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
How do I contact William Bernal, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (415) 476-1000, last updated Feb 27, 2020. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does William Bernal, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1023208261 a valid number?
Yes. 1023208261 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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