KEVIN L. BUCKELS
NPI 1306196969
Respiratory Therapist, Certified in Gonzales, LA

NPI Status: Active since September 11, 2012

Contact Information

2647 S. ST ELIZABETH BLVD
GONZALES, LA
ZIP 70737
Phone: (225) 647-8511
Fax: (225) 644-5213

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Respiratory Therapist, Certified

About KEVIN BUCKELS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kevin Buckels, a provider established in Gonzales, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Respiratory Therapist, Certified. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306196969 assigned on September 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 227800000X with license number CRTLT2440 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1306196969
Provider Name
KEVIN L. BUCKELS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2647 S. ST ELIZABETH BLVD GONZALES, LA 70737
Location Phone
(225) 647-8511
Location Fax
(225) 644-5213
Mailing Address
2647 S. ST ELIZABETH BLVD GONZALES, LA 70737
Mailing Phone
(225) 647-8511
Mailing Fax
(225) 644-5213
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-11-2012
Last Update Date
09-11-2012
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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

Respiratory Therapist, Certified

Taxonomy Code
227800000X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
License No.
CRTLT2440
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home. A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.

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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 1306196969, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
9
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 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1306196969.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2647 S. ST ELIZABETH BLVD
GONZALES, LA 70737

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306196969, enumerated as an "individual" on September 11, 2012.

The provider is located at 2647 S. ST ELIZABETH BLVD GONZALES, LA 70737 and the phone number is (225) 647-8511.

Respiratory Therapist, Certified with taxonomy code 227800000X.