GUNNAR B.J. ANDERSSON MD
NPI 1154309110
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

NPI Status: Active since January 09, 2006

Contact Information

1611 W HARRISON ST
STE 400
CHICAGO, IL
ZIP 60612
Phone: (312) 243-4244
Fax: (312) 243-2744

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About GUNNAR ANDERSSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gunnar Andersson, a provider established in Chicago, Illinois with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154309110 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 036071119 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1154309110
Provider Name
GUNNAR B.J. ANDERSSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1611 W HARRISON ST STE 400 CHICAGO, IL 60612
Location Phone
(312) 243-4244
Location Fax
(312) 243-2744
Mailing Address
1 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CTR SUITE #240 WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-09-2006
Last Update Date
09-12-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
036071119
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
K01178MEDICARE PIN (08)IL 
1633878OTHER (01)ILBCBS
P00094329OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
036071119MEDICAID (05)IL 
DA4902OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE PTAN
4020836OTHER (01)AETNA
207067OTHER (01)ILMEDICARE PTAN LOCALITY 16
207073OTHER (01)ILMEDICARE PTAN LOCALITY 15
C45675MEDICARE UPIN (02)IL 
K01181MEDICARE PIN (08)IL 

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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 1154309110, we treat the final digit (0) 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
0
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 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 50

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

The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1154309110.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Otolaryngology
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 550
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Orthopaedic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Orthopaedic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Orthopaedic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Internal Medicine
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Otolaryngology
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 550
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Plastic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Otolaryngology
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 550
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 510
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Otolaryngology
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 550
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1611 W HARRISON ST, STE 400
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Internal Medicine
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 510
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 510
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Plastic Surgery
1611 W HARRISON ST, 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Physical Therapist
1611 W HARRISON ST, SUITE 107
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
1611 W HARRISON ST, 212
CHICAGO, IL 60612

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154309110, enumerated as an "individual" on January 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 1611 W HARRISON ST STE 400 CHICAGO, IL 60612 and the phone number is (312) 243-4244.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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