KIRK J METZGER
NPI 1144188855
Specialist/Technologist - Rehabilitation, Blind in Shreveport, LA

NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2026

Contact Information

1714 CLAIBORNE AVE
SHREVEPORT, LA
ZIP 71103
Phone: (318) 698-2300
Fax: (888) 990-0751

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist/Technologist
  • Rehabilitation, Blind

About KIRK METZGER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kirk Metzger, a provider established in Shreveport, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Specialist/technologist, focusing in rehabilitation, blind . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144188855 assigned on January 2026. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2255R0406X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated January 2026.

NPI
1144188855
Provider Name
KIRK J METZGER
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1714 CLAIBORNE AVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Location Phone
(318) 698-2300
Location Fax
(888) 990-0751
Mailing Address
4220 REILY LN APT C207 SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Mailing Phone
(318) 698-2300
Mailing Fax
(888) 990-0751
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-12-2026
Last Update Date
01-12-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist/Technologist Rehabilitation, Blind

Taxonomy Code
2255R0406X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
NAOTHER (01)LANA

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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 1144188855, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 4 → 8 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1144188855.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Occupational Therapist (Low Vision)
1714 CLAIBORNE AVE
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144188855, enumerated as an "individual" on January 12, 2026.

The provider is located at 1714 CLAIBORNE AVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71103 and the phone number is (318) 698-2300.

Specialist/Technologist with taxonomy code 2255R0406X and a focus in Rehabilitation, Blind.

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