MR. KARL E TOMM MD
NPI 1275568420
Surgery in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 12, 2006

Contact Information

6560 FANNIN
#1846
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 797-1303
Fax: (713) 795-9805

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About KARL TOMM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karl Tomm, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275568420 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number D8620 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1275568420
Provider Name
MR. KARL E TOMM MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6560 FANNIN #1846 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(713) 797-1303
Location Fax
(713) 795-9805
Mailing Address
6560 FANNIN #1846 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Mailing Phone
(713) 797-1303
Mailing Fax
(713) 795-9805
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-12-2006
Last Update Date
01-10-2013
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A surgeon like Karl Tomm treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D8620
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B27025MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
00U37QMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TX 

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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 1275568420, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1275568420.

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The following 14 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Dermatology
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Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
6560 FANNIN, SUITE 704
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist
6560 FANNIN, SUITE 1424
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN, STE. 2090
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Urology
6560 FANNIN, SUITE 2100
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
6560 FANNIN, STE 1260
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
6560 FANNIN, STE 2208
HUSTON, TX 77030
Dermatology (Procedural Dermatology)
6560 FANNIN, SUITE 724
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275568420, enumerated as an "individual" on July 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 6560 FANNIN #1846 HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 797-1303.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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