SCHUSTER GERALD D SINGLE MEMBER
NPI 1295959542
Orthopaedic Surgery in Charleston, SC

NPI Status: Active since April 11, 2007

Contact Information

2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
303
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29414
Phone: (843) 402-9300
Fax: (843) 402-9503

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About SCHUSTER GERALD D SINGLE MEMBER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Schuster Gerald D Single Member, a provider established in Charleston, South Carolina operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295959542 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 19929 (SC). 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 provider's is doing business as Schuster Gerald D Single Member. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Gerald D Schuster M.d. (Orthopedic Surgeon)

NPI
1295959542
Provider Legal Name
CAROLINA ORTHOPEDIC & PAIN, LLC
Other Organization Name
SCHUSTER GERALD D SINGLE MEMBER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR 303 CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Location Phone
(843) 402-9300
Location Fax
(843) 402-9503
Mailing Address
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR 303 CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Mailing Phone
(843) 402-9300
Mailing Fax
(843) 402-9503
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-11-2007
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
19929
License State
SC
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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

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Authorized Official Name

DR. GERALD D SCHUSTER M.D.

Authorized Official Title
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Authorized Official Phone
(843) 402-9300

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
199298MEDICAID (05)SC 

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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 1295959542, 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 78

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

The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 78 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1295959542.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 205E
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 307
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Colon & Rectal Surgery
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 307 EAST
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 200
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Orthopaedic Surgery (Foot and Ankle Surgery)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, STE 200
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 200A
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Specialist
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 207
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, STE 310
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 200
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 200
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Dermatology
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 300
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 202 EAST
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 304 EAST
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Legal Medicine
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, STE 306 E
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, STE 201
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, STE 310
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 308E
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 200
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Surgery
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 202E
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Internal Medicine
2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, SUITE 307E
CHARLESTON, SC 29414

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295959542, enumerated as an "organization" on April 11, 2007.

The provider is located at 2093 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR 303 CHARLESTON, SC 29414 and the phone number is (843) 402-9300.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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