RICHARD H FITTON JR MD INC
NPI 1033319132
Otolaryngology in Fall River, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2007

Contact Information

1030 PRESIDENT AVE RM 124
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02720
Phone: (508) 676-3411
Fax: (508) 235-6665

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About RICHARD H FITTON JR MD INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard H Fitton Jr Md Inc, a provider established in Fall River, Massachusetts operating as a Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1033319132 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X with license number 24500 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. Richard H Fitton Jr Md Inc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Richard Howorth Fitton Jr. Md (Owner/president)

NPI
1033319132
Provider Name
RICHARD H FITTON JR MD INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1030 PRESIDENT AVE RM 124 FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Location Phone
(508) 676-3411
Location Fax
(508) 235-6665
Mailing Address
1030 PRESIDENT AVE RM 124 FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Mailing Phone
(508) 676-3411
Mailing Fax
(508) 235-6665
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-18-2007
Last Update Date
01-28-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207Y00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
24500
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. RICHARD HOWORTH FITTON JR. MD

Authorized Official Title
OWNER/PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 676-3411

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0007923OTHER (01)MANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHPLAN
19282OTHER (01)MAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR
23591OTHER (01)MABOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
M11520OTHER (01)MABCBS MA
B75234MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
739115OTHER (01)TUFTS
84875OTHER (01)AETNA
1001000OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTH
889509OTHER (01)FIRST HEALTH
4189OTHER (01)RIBCBS RHODE ISLAND
9736743MEDICAID (05)MA 
RF00406OTHER (01)RIEDS MEDICAID
MB6198OTHER (01)MAHEALTHNET
B20429401OTHER (01)CIGNA
M11520MEDICARE PIN (08) 
S006975OTHER (01)TRICARE

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1033319132, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1033319132.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1033319132, enumerated as an "organization" on July 18, 2007.

The provider is located at 1030 PRESIDENT AVE RM 124 FALL RIVER, MA 02720 and the phone number is (508) 676-3411.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.