DR. ROBERT A EDDINGTON M.D.
NPI 1396794418
Specialist in Slidell, LA

NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2006

Contact Information

2365 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA
ZIP 70461
Phone: (985) 643-1194
Fax: (985) 643-8869

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ROBERT EDDINGTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Eddington, a provider established in Slidell, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396794418 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 016605 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1396794418
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT A EDDINGTON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2365 GAUSE BLVD E SLIDELL, LA 70461
Location Phone
(985) 643-1194
Location Fax
(985) 643-8869
Mailing Address
2365 GAUSE BLVD E SLIDELL, LA 70461
Mailing Phone
(985) 643-1194
Mailing Fax
(985) 643-8869
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-08-2006
Last Update Date
04-15-2008
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
016605
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Simple - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B89463MEDICARE UPIN (02)LA 
51691MEDICARE PIN (08)LA 
1357707MEDICAID (05)LA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Eddington is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory

A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.

This service was performed 25 times for 25 patients

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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 1396794418, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1396794418.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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SLIDELL, LA 70461
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396794418, enumerated as an "individual" on May 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 2365 GAUSE BLVD E SLIDELL, LA 70461 and the phone number is (985) 643-1194.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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