Stephen Kareha, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Stephen Kareha, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Allentown, PA, registered under NPI 1740248681. 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 501 CETRONIA RD, Allentown, PA 18104. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| PT018008 | PA | Orthopedic Physical Therapist primary |
| PT018008 | PA | Physical Therapist |
| RT003422 | PA | Athletic Trainer |
This provider holds licence PT018008 issued in PA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
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 Orthopedic covers
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2251X0800X
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.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2251X0800X | Orthopedic Physical Therapist Orthopedic | PT018008 | PA | primary |
| 225100000X | Physical Therapist | PT018008 | PA | |
| 2255A2300X | Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer | RT003422 | PA |
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.
| NPI | 1740248681 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | May 2, 2006 |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2016 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Credential | DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS |
| Practice address |
501 CETRONIA RD Allentown, PA 18104 (484) 426-2544 Fax (484) 426-2444 |
| Other identifiers |
88974601
· CAREFIRST (PA) T7090008 · CAREFIRST NATIONAL ACCT (PA) 1016350700002 (PA) 2702926000 · PERSONAL CHOICE (PA) 1237901 · AETNA (PA) 50059185 · CAPITAL BLUE CROSS (PA) 1847023 · HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD (PA) |
Number check
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 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
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.