NORMAN A LESTER M.D.
NPI 1275689945
Otolaryngology in Clinton, MD

NPI Status: Active since January 26, 2007

Contact Information

10401 HOSPITAL DR
SUITE G-4
CLINTON, MD
ZIP 20735
Phone: (301) 877-0891
Fax: (301) 856-0536

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Otolaryngology

About NORMAN LESTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Norman Lester, a provider established in Clinton, Maryland with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275689945 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X with license number D0045647 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1275689945
Provider Name
NORMAN A LESTER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
10401 HOSPITAL DR SUITE G-4 CLINTON, MD 20735
Location Phone
(301) 877-0891
Location Fax
(301) 856-0536
Mailing Address
10403 HOSPITAL DR SUITE G-4 CLINTON, MD 20735
Mailing Phone
(301) 856-3019
Mailing Fax
(301) 856-0536
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-26-2007
Last Update Date
10-15-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207Y00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D0045647
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

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)
1207Y00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Otolaryngology

MD21781 (DC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B776OTHER (01)DCBCBS GROUP NUMBER FOR CLINTON ENT
0W54TPOTHER (01)BLUE CROSS
G02039C03MEDICARE PIN (08)MD 
624316OTHER (01)DCMEDICARE GROUP NUMBER FOR CLINTON ENT

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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 1275689945, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
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 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

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 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 75

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

The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1275689945.

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The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Audiologist
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Social Worker
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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CLINTON, MD 20735
Neurological Surgery
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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CLINTON, MD 20735
Social Worker (Clinical)
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General Practice
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Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275689945, enumerated as an "individual" on January 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 10401 HOSPITAL DR SUITE G-4 CLINTON, MD 20735 and the phone number is (301) 877-0891.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

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