MR. KAEL KUSTER M.D.
NPI 1124438999
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Temple, TX

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2014

Contact Information

2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX
ZIP 76508
Phone: (254) 724-2111

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About KAEL KUSTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kael Kuster, a provider established in Temple, Texas with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124438999 assigned on May 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number BP10050879 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1124438999
Provider Name
MR. KAEL KUSTER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508
Location Phone
(254) 724-2111
Mailing Address
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-02-2014
Last Update Date
12-11-2014
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A psychiatrist like Kael Kuster are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
BP10050879
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
583944OTHER (01)TXTEXAS MEDICAL BOARD PHYSICIAN IN TRAINING

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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 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 1124438999, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
9
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 2 → 4 4 → 8 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 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1124438999.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
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TEMPLE, TX 76508
Internal Medicine
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TEMPLE, TX 76508
Pediatrics
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TEMPLE, TX 76508
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Ophthalmology
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Anesthesiology
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Surgery
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Emergency Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Pediatrics
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Internal Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Pediatrics
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124438999, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2014.

The provider is located at 2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508 and the phone number is (254) 724-2111.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

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