DR. RALPH JOHN POSCH M.D.
NPI 1386670792
Urology in Plano, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 25, 2006

Contact Information

4708 ALLIANCE BLVD
STE 685
PLANO, TX
ZIP 75093
Phone: (972) 814-7777
Fax: (972) 964-5559

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Urology

About RALPH POSCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ralph Posch, a provider established in Plano, Texas with a medical specialization in Urology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386670792 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208800000X with license number H1523 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1386670792
Provider Name
DR. RALPH JOHN POSCH M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 685 PLANO, TX 75093
Location Phone
(972) 814-7777
Location Fax
(972) 964-5559
Mailing Address
PO BOX 260727 PLANO, TX 75026
Mailing Fax
(972) 964-5559
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-25-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2016
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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

Urology

Taxonomy Code
208800000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
H1523
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

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)
1208800000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Urology

G50743 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
36EUOTHER (01)TXBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD ID
123366009OTHER (01)TXMEDICAID OTHER
123366008MEDICAID (05)TX 
123366010MEDICAID (05)TX 
B25605MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 
00219MMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 

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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 1386670792, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
2
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1386670792.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, STE 300
PLANO, TX 75093
Surgery
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, STE 240
PLANO, TX 75093
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, BLDG. 1, SUITE 700
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 750
PLANO, TX 75093
Clinic/Center (Endoscopy)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD
PLANO, TX 75093
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 780
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1
PLANO, TX 75093
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 810
PLANO, TX 75093
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE725
PLANO, TX 75093
Ophthalmology
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 785
PLANO, TX 75093
Ophthalmology
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 785
PLANO, TX 75093
Pharmacist (Oncology)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 150
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, #150
PLANO, TX 75093
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 860
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 300, BAYLOR MEDICAL PLAZA 1
PLANO, TX 75093
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, BLDG 1, SUITE 700
PLANO, TX 75093
Specialist
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 645
PLANO, TX 75093
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
4708 ALLIANCE BLVD, SUITE 310, DALLAS DIAGNOSTIC ASSOCIATION
PLANO, TX 75093

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386670792, enumerated as an "individual" on June 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 4708 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 685 PLANO, TX 75093 and the phone number is (972) 814-7777.

Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

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