Individual provider

Ali Tipu

Internal Medicine Physician Hospitalist Physician Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Medicare enrolled

Ali Tipu is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Oklahoma City, OK, registered under NPI 1518218304. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 6205 N SANTA FE AVE STE 200, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. 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
29797 OK Internal Medicine Physician
29797 OK Hospitalist Physician
29797 OK Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism… primary

This provider holds licence 29797 issued in OK. 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 - Endocrinology
PAC ID
2264675925

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Oklahoma I20140217000601 Practitioner - Endocrinology
Maine I20231004002234 Practitioner - Endocrinology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Endocrinology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (OK, ME). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism covers

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RE0101X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician 29797 OK
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician 29797 OK
207RE0101X Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 29797 OK primary

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.

NPI1518218304 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateSep 20, 2012
Last updatedSep 28, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
Practice address 6205 N SANTA FE AVE STE 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 231-8740
Fax (405) 231-8714
The last update on file is Sep 28, 2022. 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

1518218304 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 5 1 8 2 1 8 3 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 2 8 4 1 7 3 0

Sum = 56 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · 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 1518218304?
NPI 1518218304 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Ali Tipu in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism cover?
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
How do I contact Ali Tipu?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (405) 231-8740, last updated Sep 28, 2022. 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 Ali Tipu 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 1518218304 a valid number?
Yes. 1518218304 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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