DUGGER CHILDRENS CLINIC
NPI 1053496141
Pediatrics - Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics in Ocean Springs, MS

NPI Status: Active since October 26, 2006

Contact Information

1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS
ZIP 39564
Phone: (228) 818-2450
Fax: (228) 818-2451

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About DUGGER CHILDRENS CLINIC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dugger Childrens Clinic, a pediatrician established in Ocean Springs, Mississippi operating as a Pediatrics, focusing in developmental - behavioral pediatrics . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053496141 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0006X with license number 06909 (MS). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. David Leon Dugger M.d.,f.a.a.p. (Owner)

NPI
1053496141
Provider Name
DUGGER CHILDRENS CLINIC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1800 GOVERNMENT ST OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Location Phone
(228) 818-2450
Location Fax
(228) 818-2451
Mailing Address
1800 GOVERNMENT ST OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Mailing Phone
(228) 818-2450
Mailing Fax
(228) 818-2451
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-26-2006
Last Update Date
11-28-2012
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A pediatrician like Dugger Childrens Clinic is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pediatrics Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
2080P0006X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
06909
License State
MS
Taxonomy Description
A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. DAVID LEON DUGGER M.D.,F.A.A.P.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(228) 818-2450

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
04353701MEDICAID (05)MS 
412723908DOTHER (01)MSBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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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 1053496141, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
1
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1053496141.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Nurse Practitioner
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Family Medicine
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Counselor (Mental Health)
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Social Worker (Clinical)
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564
Counselor (Mental Health)
1800 GOVERNMENT ST
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053496141, enumerated as an "organization" on October 26, 2006.

The provider is located at 1800 GOVERNMENT ST OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564 and the phone number is (228) 818-2450.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0006X and a focus in Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics.

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