CRAIG R. FOSTER, MD, LLC
NPI 1366731069
Orthopaedic Surgery in Wallingford, CT

NPI Status: Active since April 04, 2011

Contact Information

8 RESEARCH PKWY
WALLINGFORD, CT
ZIP 06492
Phone: (203) 265-9122
Fax: (203) 265-9159

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About CRAIG R. FOSTER, MD, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Craig R. Foster, Md, Llc, a provider established in Wallingford, Connecticut operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366731069 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 022253 (CT). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Craig Foster Md (President)

NPI
1366731069
Provider Name
CRAIG R. FOSTER, MD, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
8 RESEARCH PKWY WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
Location Phone
(203) 265-9122
Location Fax
(203) 265-9159
Mailing Address
8 RESEARCH PKWY WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
Mailing Phone
(203) 265-9122
Mailing Fax
(203) 265-9159
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-04-2011
Last Update Date
04-04-2011
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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

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
022253
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. CRAIG FOSTER MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(203) 265-9122

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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 1366731069, 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
0
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 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 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 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1366731069.

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The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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8 RESEARCH PKWY
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366731069, enumerated as an "organization" on April 04, 2011.

The provider is located at 8 RESEARCH PKWY WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 and the phone number is (203) 265-9122.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.