PROF. SAVERIO LA FRANCESCA M.D.
NPI 1306000567
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2008

Contact Information

6550 FANNIN ST
SUITE 1401
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (281) 813-6436

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About SAVERIO LA FRANCESCA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Saverio La Francesca, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306000567 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number 42277 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1306000567
Provider Name
PROF. SAVERIO LA FRANCESCA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1401 HOUSTON, TX 77030
Location Phone
(281) 813-6436
Mailing Address
2421 WROXTON RD HOUSTON, TX 77005
Mailing Phone
(713) 529-5854
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-16-2008
Last Update Date
11-12-2012
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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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
42277
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

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)
1204F00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Transplant Surgery

42277 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1306000567OTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
198022903MEDICAID (05)TX 
198022901MEDICAID (05)TX 
8L1274MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
Z98963OTHER (01)TXBCBSTX
TXB115728MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
Z98963MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 
8H3595OTHER (01)TXBCBS
198022902MEDICAID (05)TX 
TXB145128MEDICARE PIN (08)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 1306000567, 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 43. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 43 = 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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 0 → 0 0 → 0 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 43

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

The next multiple of ten after 43 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 43 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1306000567.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
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Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Dentist (General Practice)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
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HOUSTON, TX 77030
Colon & Rectal Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2307
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Speech-Language Pathologist
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Registered Nurse (Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 2001
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Colon & Rectal Surgery
6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2307
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 749
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
6550 FANNIN ST, #2101
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306000567, enumerated as an "individual" on July 16, 2008.

The provider is located at 6550 FANNIN ST SUITE 1401 HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (281) 813-6436.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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