EAR MEDICAL GROUP PA
NPI 1164533246
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in San Antonio, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

21 SPURS LANE
SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78240
Phone: (210) 614-6070
Fax: (210) 615-6814

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  • Organization
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otology & Neurotology
  • CLIA Number: 45D1076577
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 11-15-2027

About EAR MEDICAL GROUP PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ear Medical Group Pa, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas operating as a Otolaryngology, focusing in otology & neurotology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164533246 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0901X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated May 2026. Ear Medical Group Pa operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Charles Augustine Syms Iii Md (President)

NPI
1164533246
Provider Name
EAR MEDICAL GROUP PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
21 SPURS LANE SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Location Phone
(210) 614-6070
Location Fax
(210) 615-6814
Mailing Address
21 SPURS LN STE 245 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
Mailing Phone
(210) 614-6070
Mailing Fax
(210) 615-6814
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
05-15-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology Otology & Neurotology

Taxonomy Code
207YX0901X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1231H00000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Audiologist

0080928503 (TX)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. CHARLES AUGUSTINE SYMS III MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(210) 614-6070

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
112782101MEDICAID (05)TX 

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
45D1076577
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
November 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
November 15, 2027
Laboratory Director
SUSAN KING
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Ear Medical Group Pa to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1164533246, 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1164533246.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1164533246, enumerated as an "organization" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 21 SPURS LANE SUITE 100 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240 and the phone number is (210) 614-6070.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0901X and a focus in Otology & Neurotology.

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