MR. MICHAEL LEE SIMONS DPM
NPI 1356459051
Podiatrist in La Jolla, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006

Contact Information

7301 GIRARD AVE
#202
LA JOLLA, CA
ZIP 92037
Phone: (858) 454-7133
Fax: (858) 454-7706

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist

About MICHAEL SIMONS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Simons, a provider established in La Jolla, California with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356459051 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number E1541 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1356459051
Provider Name
MR. MICHAEL LEE SIMONS DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7301 GIRARD AVE #202 LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Location Phone
(858) 454-7133
Location Fax
(858) 454-7706
Mailing Address
PO BOX 221146 SAN DIEGO, CA 92192
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-25-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A podiatrist like Michael Simons provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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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

Podiatrist

Taxonomy Code
213E00000X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
E1541
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T19118MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
000E15412MEDICAID (05)CA 
E1541AMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CA 
E1541BMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CA 
000E15411MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1356459051, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1356459051.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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7301 GIRARD AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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7301 GIRARD AVE, SUITE 100
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356459051, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 7301 GIRARD AVE #202 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 and the phone number is (858) 454-7133.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

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