BLUE RIDGE SURGICAL ASSOC., PC
NPI 1295880557
Surgery in Galax, VA

NPI Status: Active since January 24, 2007

Contact Information

225 HOSPITAL DR
GALAX, VA
ZIP 24333
Phone: (276) 236-6906
Fax: (276) 236-7179

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About BLUE RIDGE SURGICAL ASSOC., PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Blue Ridge Surgical Assoc., Pc, a provider established in Galax, Virginia operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295880557 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Shelia Swiger (Office Manager)

NPI
1295880557
Provider Name
BLUE RIDGE SURGICAL ASSOC., PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
225 HOSPITAL DR GALAX, VA 24333
Location Phone
(276) 236-6906
Location Fax
(276) 236-7179
Mailing Address
225 HOSPITAL DR GALAX, VA 24333
Mailing Phone
(276) 236-6906
Mailing Fax
(276) 236-7179
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-24-2007
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A surgeon like Blue Ridge Surgical Assoc., Pc 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
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area 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

SHELIA SWIGER

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(276) 236-6906

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
7374755MEDICAID (05)VA 
7335288MEDICAID (05)VA 

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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 1295880557, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
7
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1295880557.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295880557, enumerated as an "organization" on January 24, 2007.

The provider is located at 225 HOSPITAL DR GALAX, VA 24333 and the phone number is (276) 236-6906.

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.