SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SANTA MONICA A MEDICAL GROUP
NPI 1437121282
Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

NPI Status: Active since February 06, 2006

Contact Information

2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD
STE 625 EAST
SANTA MONICA, CA
ZIP 90404
Phone: (310) 453-8838
Fax: (310) 453-8355

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About SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SANTA MONICA A MEDICAL GROUP

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Surgical Associates Of Santa Monica A Medical Group, a provider established in Santa Monica, California operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437121282 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X. 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 Amy M Kusske Md (Physician)

NPI
1437121282
Provider Name
SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SANTA MONICA A MEDICAL GROUP
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 625 EAST SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Location Phone
(310) 453-8838
Location Fax
(310) 453-8355
Mailing Address
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 625 EAST SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Mailing Phone
(310) 453-8838
Mailing Fax
(310) 453-8355
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-06-2006
Last Update Date
04-18-2011
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A surgeon like Surgical Associates Of Santa Monica A Medical Group 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
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.

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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

AMY M KUSSKE MD

Authorized Official Title
PHYSICIAN
Authorized Official Phone
(310) 453-8838

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
W1533MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
GR0057190MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1437121282, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1437121282.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 104E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Specialist
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, STE 212E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 335 EAST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 540E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Podiatrist
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 304E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 740E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 525E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 525E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 620E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 710
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, #212E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Pediatrics
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 612E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Urology
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, #510
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Plastic Surgery
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE #408-E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Dentist (General Practice)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 310E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Registered Nurse (Oncology)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUIT 400E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 724E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 212E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Dentist (General Practice)
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 704-E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Dermatology
2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD, #600E
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437121282, enumerated as an "organization" on February 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 2021 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 625 EAST SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 and the phone number is (310) 453-8838.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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