CHARLES HOUNSHELL DPM
NPI 1174508766
Podiatrist in Fairmont, MN

NPI Status: Active since December 07, 2005

Contact Information

800 MEDICAL CENTER DR
FAIRMONT, MN
ZIP 56031
Phone: (507) 238-8555

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist

About CHARLES HOUNSHELL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Hounshell, a provider established in Fairmont, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174508766 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number 465 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1174508766
Provider Name
CHARLES HOUNSHELL DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR FAIRMONT, MN 56031
Location Phone
(507) 238-8555
Mailing Address
800 MEDICAL CENTER DR PO BOX 800 FAIRMONT, MN 56031
Mailing Phone
(507) 238-8555
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-07-2005
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A podiatrist like Charles Hounshell provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist

Taxonomy Code
213E00000X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
465
License State
MN
Taxonomy Description
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
MH9041000389OTHER (01)MNPREFERREDONE
118113MEDICAID (05)MN 
5T433HOOTHER (01)MNBLUE CROSS
27-00364OTHER (01)MNMEDICA
HP29869OTHER (01)MNHEALTHPARTNERS
T41083MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
5T433HOMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MNBC MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT
5T433HOMEDICAID (05)MN 
979195MEDICAID (05)IA 
A004OTHER (01)MNCHAMPUS
7911OTHER (01)MNAVERA
621580OTHER (01)MNARAZ

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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 1174508766, 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 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 1174508766.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174508766, enumerated as an "individual" on December 07, 2005.

The provider is located at 800 MEDICAL CENTER DR FAIRMONT, MN 56031 and the phone number is (507) 238-8555.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

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