Individual provider

Richard Nielsen, M.D.

Nephrology Physician Hospitalist Physician

Richard Nielsen, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician in Fort Wayne, IN, registered under NPI 1619207941. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. 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 11104 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR STE 20, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. 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
01025422A IN Nephrology Physician primary
01025422A IN Hospitalist Physician

This provider holds licence 01025422A issued in IN. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)

This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.

What Nephrology covers

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RN0300X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Nephrology

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
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Nephrology 01025422A IN primary
208M00000X Hospitalist Physician 01025422A IN

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.

NPI1619207941 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 8, 2010
Last updatedOct 20, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 11104 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR STE 20
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 425-6940
Fax (260) 425-6949
Mailing address 11109 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR # 117
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Other identifiers 000000655794 · Other (IN)
P00836701 · Other (IN)
100360270 · Medicaid (IN)
The last update on file is Oct 20, 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

1619207941 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 6 1 9 2 0 7 9 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 2 9 4 0 5 9 8

Sum = 69 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · 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 1619207941?
NPI 1619207941 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Richard Nielsen, M.D. in Fort Wayne, IN. 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 Nephrology cover?
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
How do I contact Richard Nielsen, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (260) 425-6940, last updated Oct 20, 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.
Is NPI 1619207941 a valid number?
Yes. 1619207941 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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