DR. EDWARD BERNARD DARBY M.D.
NPI 1245239482
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Sulphur, LA
NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2005
Contact Information
1200 STELLY LN
SULPHUR, LA
ZIP 70663
Phone: (337) 312-1000
Fax: (337) 527-8963
- Individual
- Male
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
About EDWARD DARBY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Darby, a women's health care provider established in Sulphur, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245239482 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207V00000X with license number 012698 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1245239482
- Provider Name
- DR. EDWARD BERNARD DARBY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1200 STELLY LN SULPHUR, LA 70663
- Location Phone
- (337) 312-1000
- Location Fax
- (337) 527-8963
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 4610 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70606
- Mailing Phone
- (337) 312-1000
- Mailing Fax
- (337) 527-8963
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-19-2005
- Last Update Date
- 01-30-2008
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Women's health care providers like Edward Darby treat and diagnose diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional health. Women's health professionals come from a variety of different specialties, including obstetrician/gynecologists, general surgeons, perinatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. A women's health provider might help you with family planning, breast care, pregnancy and child birth, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207V00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 012698
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1150487 | MEDICAID (05) | LA | |
| 51883 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ||
| D79789 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
This service was performed 81 times for 81 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 31 times for 21 patientsA Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
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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 1245239482, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245239482, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2005.
The provider is located at 1200 STELLY LN SULPHUR, LA 70663 and the phone number is (337) 312-1000.
Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
