Individual provider

Michele Belding, FACP, MD

Gastroenterology Physician Medicare enrolled

Michele Belding, FACP, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician in Elmhurst, NY, registered under NPI 1265439194. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 8708 JUSTICE AVE SUITE CE, Elmhurst, NY 11373. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
163755-1 NY Gastroenterology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 163755-1 issued in NY. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Gastroenterology
PAC ID
5991980823
Enrollment ID
I20110419000731

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

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RG0100X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

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.

NPI1265439194 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 7, 2005
Last updatedJun 13, 2011
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderFemale
CredentialFACP, MD
Practice address 8708 JUSTICE AVE
SUITE CE
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 898-4922
Fax (718) 899-4937
Other identifiers 0081765 · Other
11-2931090 · Other
112931090 · Other
112931090 · Other
112931090 · Other
14736 · Other
4235760 · Other
431594N · Other
800671 · Other
D3141 · Other
Q50000121 · Other
This record was last updated on Jun 13, 2011, roughly 15 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1265439194 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 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 2 6 5 4 3 9 1 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 3 5 8 3 9 1 9

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

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 1265439194?
NPI 1265439194 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Michele Belding, FACP, MD in Elmhurst, NY. 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 Gastroenterology cover?
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes…
How do I contact Michele Belding, FACP, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (718) 898-4922, last updated Jun 13, 2011. 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 Michele Belding, FACP, MD 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 1265439194 a valid number?
Yes. 1265439194 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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