Organization provider

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Clinic/Center Medicare enrolled

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL is an organization registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1609178276, based in Newark, NJ. It is classified under Clinic/Center.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 140 BERGEN STREET DEPT. ACC CLINICS, F-1776, Newark, NJ 07103. 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
10702 NJ Clinic/Center

This provider holds licence 10702 issued in NJ. 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
Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
PAC ID
5294636874
Enrollment ID
O20110817000334

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice. 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 Clinic/Center covers

A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health). NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 261Q00000X
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities Clinic/Center

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.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
261Q00000X Clinic/Center primary
261Q00000X Clinic/Center 10702 NJ

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-2 identifies an organization — a clinic, hospital, group practice, laboratory, or supplier. Individual clinicians working there hold their own NPI-1 numbers separately, so a bill may reference both.

NPI1609178276 valid check digit
Entity typeOrganization (NPI-2)
Enumeration dateDec 2, 2010
Last updatedMar 28, 2024
StatusActive
Practice address 140 BERGEN STREET
DEPT. ACC CLINICS, F-1776
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 972-3282
Mailing address 150 BERGEN ST
Newark, NJ 07103
This record was updated on Mar 28, 2024, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1609178276 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 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 6 0 9 1 7 8 2 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 0 9 2 7 7 2 5

Sum = 64 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6

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 1609178276?
NPI 1609178276 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL in Newark, NJ. 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 Clinic/Center cover?
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. "Clinic/Center" is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
How do I contact UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (973) 972-3282, last updated Mar 28, 2024. 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 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 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 1609178276 a valid number?
Yes. 1609178276 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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