MARK A BENSON MD
NPI 1083654263
Urology in Sun City West, AZ

NPI Status: Active since June 07, 2006

Contact Information

14416 W MEEKER BLVD STE 301
SUN CITY WEST, AZ
ZIP 85375
Phone: (623) 832-3880
Fax: (623) 285-2710

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Urology

About MARK BENSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Benson, a provider established in Sun City West, Arizona with a medical specialization in Urology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1083654263 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208800000X with license number 19371 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1083654263
Provider Name
MARK A BENSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
14416 W MEEKER BLVD STE 301 SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375
Location Phone
(623) 832-3880
Location Fax
(623) 285-2710
Mailing Address
13640 N PLAZA DEL RIO BLVD PEORIA, AZ 85381
Mailing Phone
(623) 876-3800
Mailing Fax
(623) 285-2710
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-07-2006
Last Update Date
08-17-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Urology

Taxonomy Code
208800000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
19371
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
079641MEDICAID (05)AZ 

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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 1083654263, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1083654263.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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14416 W MEEKER BLVD STE 301
SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1083654263, enumerated as an "individual" on June 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 14416 W MEEKER BLVD STE 301 SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375 and the phone number is (623) 832-3880.

Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

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