DR. GARY N SHIELDS DPM
NPI 1073535456
Podiatrist in Litchfield, CT
NPI Status: Active since July 24, 2006
Contact Information
340 BANTAM RD
SUITE 1-B
LITCHFIELD, CT
ZIP 06759
Phone: (860) 567-1600
Fax: (860) 567-1606
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
About GARY SHIELDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Shields, a provider established in Litchfield, Connecticut with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073535456 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number 000820 (CT). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1073535456
- Provider Name
- DR. GARY N SHIELDS DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 340 BANTAM RD SUITE 1-B LITCHFIELD, CT 06759
- Location Phone
- (860) 567-1600
- Location Fax
- (860) 567-1606
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 741240 ORANGE CITY, FL 32774
- Mailing Phone
- (386) 774-5211
- Mailing Fax
- (860) 567-1606
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-24-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-28-2009
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Gary Shields provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Podiatrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 000820
- License State
- CT
- Taxonomy Description
- A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6240129 | OTHER (01) | CT | CINGA |
| 261444569 | OTHER (01) | SC | PALMETTO GBA DME |
| 008003499 | MEDICAID (05) | CT | |
| 614459 | OTHER (01) | CT | CONNECTICARE |
| 041318600 | MEDICAID (05) | FL | |
| 4380280001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | FL | |
| 480001042 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | CT | |
| T84649 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | FL | |
| 6145090001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | CT | |
| 87646X | MEDICARE PIN (08) | FL | |
| 6145090001 | OTHER (01) | CT | DMEPOS |
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 custodial care facility, group care, or assisted living visit, typically 15 minutes
Established patient home visit, typically 15 minutes
This is a routine 15-minute visit for patients residing in care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living. During this visit, healthcare providers review the patient's health, manage medications, and address any concerns or changes in condition. It ensures continuous, quality care.
This service was performed 388 times for 121 patientsAn established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
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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 1073535456, we treat the final digit (6) 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 44. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 44 = 6).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 44 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073535456, enumerated as an "individual" on July 24, 2006.
The provider is located at 340 BANTAM RD SUITE 1-B LITCHFIELD, CT 06759 and the phone number is (860) 567-1600.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
