Individual provider

Robert Sylvester, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician Medicare enrolled

Robert Sylvester, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician in Presque Isle, ME, registered under NPI 1992728042. 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 140 ACADEMY ST, Presque Isle, ME 04769. 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
MD7466 ME Rheumatology Physician primary

This provider holds licence MD7466 issued in ME. 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 - Rheumatology
PAC ID
5890761845
Enrollment ID
I20040909001238

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

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RR0500X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Rheumatology

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.

NPI1992728042 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 26, 2006
Last updatedMay 22, 2017
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 140 ACADEMY ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-4000
Other identifiers 002063 · Other (ME)
109690099 · Medicaid (ME)
M8840 · Other (ME)
111132683 · Other
5497589 · Other
This record was last updated on May 22, 2017, roughly 9 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1992728042 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 2 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 9 9 2 7 2 8 0 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 9 2 5 2 7 0 8

Sum = 68 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 2 · actual last digit = 2

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 1992728042?
NPI 1992728042 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Robert Sylvester, M.D. in Presque Isle, ME. 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 Rheumatology cover?
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
How do I contact Robert Sylvester, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (207) 768-4000, last updated May 22, 2017. 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 Robert Sylvester, 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 1992728042 a valid number?
Yes. 1992728042 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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