SPARKS CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY
NPI 1205187564
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Smith, AR

NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2012

Contact Information

923 LEXINGTON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR
ZIP 72901
Phone: (479) 709-7025
Fax: (479) 709-7026

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About SPARKS CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sparks Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery, a provider established in Fort Smith, Arkansas operating as a Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1205187564 assigned on September 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Sparks Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Sparks Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Michael L Gingras (Vice President)

NPI
1205187564
Provider Legal Name
FORT SMITH HMA PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LLC
Other Organization Name
SPARKS CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
923 LEXINGTON AVE FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Location Phone
(479) 709-7025
Location Fax
(479) 709-7026
Mailing Address
5811 PELICAN BAY BLVD SUITE 500 NAPLES, FL 34108
Mailing Phone
(239) 598-3131
Mailing Fax
(479) 709-7026
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-27-2012
Last Update Date
11-27-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

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

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. MICHAEL L GINGRAS

Authorized Official Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(239) 598-3131

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
5G439MEDICARE PIN (08)AR 

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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 1205187564, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
4
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 0 → 0 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1205187564.

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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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FORT SMITH, AR 72901
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FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1205187564, enumerated as an "organization" on September 27, 2012.

The provider is located at 923 LEXINGTON AVE FORT SMITH, AR 72901 and the phone number is (479) 709-7025.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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