DR. EDWIN MELENDEZ M.D.
NPI 1366454589
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Corpus Christi, TX
NPI Status: Active since August 13, 2006
Contact Information
601 TEXAN TRL
STE. 300
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
ZIP 78411
Phone: (361) 854-0811
Fax: (361) 806-5040
- Individual
- Male
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
About EDWIN MELENDEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edwin Melendez, a provider established in Corpus Christi, Texas with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in hand surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366454589 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0106X with license number H5005 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1366454589
- Provider Name
- DR. EDWIN MELENDEZ M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 601 TEXAN TRL STE. 300 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
- Location Phone
- (361) 854-0811
- Location Fax
- (361) 806-5040
- Mailing Address
- 601 TEXAN TRL STE. 300 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
- Mailing Phone
- (361) 854-0811
- Mailing Fax
- (361) 806-5040
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-03-2007
- Code Navigator
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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
Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XS0106X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- H5005
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207X00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Orthopaedic Surgery | H5005 (TX) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| E32376 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 820498 | MEDICARE PIN (08) |
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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 1366454589, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366454589, enumerated as an "individual" on August 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 601 TEXAN TRL STE. 300 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 and the phone number is (361) 854-0811.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0106X and a focus in Hand Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
