SHIKHA NARANG GUPTA NP-C
NPI 1053978692
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since May 20, 2019

Contact Information

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 792-6161

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family

About SHIKHA GUPTA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Shikha Gupta, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053978692 assigned on May 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number AP140683 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1053978692
Provider Name
SHIKHA NARANG GUPTA NP-C
Other Name
SHIKHA NARANG NP-C
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(713) 792-6161
Mailing Address
P O BOX 4439 HOUSTON, TX 77210
Mailing Phone
(713) 792-2991
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-20-2019
Last Update Date
10-04-2019
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Shikha Gupta is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
AP140683
License State
TX

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
401039901MEDICAID (05)TX 
401039902OTHER (01)TXCSHCN
8LQ012OTHER (01)TXBCBS

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 83 times for 64 patients

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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 1053978692, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1053978692.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053978692, enumerated as an "individual" on May 20, 2019.

The provider is located at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 792-6161.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.

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