SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF GREENWICH
NPI 1407952997
Surgery in Greenwich, CT

NPI Status: Active since September 15, 2006

Contact Information

77 LAFAYETTE PL
GREENWICH, CT
ZIP 06830
Phone: (203) 863-4300
Fax: (203) 863-4310

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About SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF GREENWICH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Surgical Specialists Of Greenwich, a provider established in Greenwich, Connecticut operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1407952997 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 043286 (CT). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. Surgical Specialists Of Greenwich operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Philip J Mcwhorter M.d. (Surgeon)

NPI
1407952997
Provider Name
SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF GREENWICH
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
77 LAFAYETTE PL GREENWICH, CT 06830
Location Phone
(203) 863-4300
Location Fax
(203) 863-4310
Mailing Address
77 LAFAYETTE PL STE 301 GREENWICH, CT 06830
Mailing Phone
(203) 863-4300
Mailing Fax
(203) 863-4310
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-15-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A surgeon like Surgical Specialists Of Greenwich treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
043286
License State
CT
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

019443 (CT)
2208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

033066 (CT)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas 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. PHILIP J MCWHORTER M.D.

Authorized Official Title
SURGEON
Authorized Official Phone
(203) 863-4300

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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 1407952997, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1407952997.

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Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
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Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
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Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
77 LAFAYETTE PL
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
77 LAFAYETTE PL
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Nurse Practitioner
77 LAFAYETTE PL
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
77 LAFAYETTE PL
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1407952997, enumerated as an "organization" on September 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 77 LAFAYETTE PL GREENWICH, CT 06830 and the phone number is (203) 863-4300.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.