RICHARD JOHN GONG MD
NPI 1346279189
Surgery in San Antonio, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 02, 2006

Contact Information

2455 NE LOOP 410
STE 245
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78217
Phone: (210) 654-0866
Fax: (210) 654-8723

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About RICHARD GONG

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Gong, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346279189 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number G9105 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1346279189
Provider Name
RICHARD JOHN GONG MD
Other Name
DR. RICHARD J GONG MD PA
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2455 NE LOOP 410 STE 245 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Location Phone
(210) 654-0866
Location Fax
(210) 654-8723
Mailing Address
2455 NE LOOP 410 STE 245 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Mailing Phone
(210) 654-0866
Mailing Fax
(210) 654-8723
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-02-2006
Last Update Date
07-27-2010
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A surgeon like Richard Gong 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
License No.
G9105
License State
TX
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00D68FMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TX 
P000D68F8MEDICAID (05)TX 
032677901OTHER (01)TXTPI
C16228MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1346279189, 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1346279189.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Family Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, STE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Family Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Specialist
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE NUMBER 235
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 101
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Surgery
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 245
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Physiological Laboratory
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 150
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 249
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 242
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Dermatology
2455 NE LOOP 410, STE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Family Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, STE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Family Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, STE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Internal Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Internal Medicine
2455 NE LOOP 410, STE 100
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Specialist
2455 NE LOOP 410, SUITE 235
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346279189, enumerated as an "individual" on July 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 2455 NE LOOP 410 STE 245 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217 and the phone number is (210) 654-0866.

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.