Individual provider

John Halphen, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Medicare enrolled

John Halphen, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Bellaire, TX, registered under NPI 1639289978.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 6500 WEST LOOP S STE 200, Bellaire, TX 77401. 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
K3583 TX Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine)… primary

This provider holds licence K3583 issued in TX. 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 - Geriatric Medicine
PAC ID
8729036967
Enrollment ID
I20080423000230

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

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207QG0300X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine

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.

NPI1639289978 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 30, 2006
Last updatedJun 7, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 6500 WEST LOOP S STE 200
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 468-5150
Mailing address 1608 OAKDALE ST
Houston, TX 77004
Other identifiers 096577403 · Medicaid (TX)
8W6316 · Other
This record was updated on Jun 7, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1639289978 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 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 3 9 2 8 9 9 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 6 9 4 8 9 9 5

Sum = 82 · next multiple of 10 = 90 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

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 1639289978?
NPI 1639289978 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to John Halphen, M.D. in Bellaire, TX. 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 Geriatric Medicine cover?
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and…
How do I contact John Halphen, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (713) 468-5150, last updated Jun 7, 2025. 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 John Halphen, 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 1639289978 a valid number?
Yes. 1639289978 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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