SUNSHINE STATE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS PA
NPI 1437184090
Surgery in Tavares, FL

NPI Status: Active since July 12, 2006

Contact Information

1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE
SUITE B3
TAVARES, FL
ZIP 32778
Phone: (352) 742-1300
Fax: (352) 742-1305

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About SUNSHINE STATE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sunshine State Surgical Specialists Pa, a provider established in Tavares, Florida operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437184090 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number ME88645 (FL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. Sunshine State Surgical Specialists Pa 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 David S Bjerken Md (Owner)

NPI
1437184090
Provider Name
SUNSHINE STATE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE SUITE B3 TAVARES, FL 32778
Location Phone
(352) 742-1300
Location Fax
(352) 742-1305
Mailing Address
PO BOX 547 TAVARES, FL 32778
Mailing Phone
(352) 742-1300
Mailing Fax
(352) 742-1305
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-12-2006
Last Update Date
01-24-2008
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A surgeon like Sunshine State Surgical Specialists Pa 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.
ME88645
License State
FL
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)
12086S0129XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Vascular Surgery

ME88645 (FL)

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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DAVID S BJERKEN MD

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(352) 742-1300

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
K8171MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FLGROUP
E83967MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1437184090, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
0
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 4 → 8 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 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1437184090.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE B4
TAVARES, FL 32778
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE C1
TAVARES, FL 32778
Nurse Practitioner
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE C-1
TAVARES, FL 32778
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE C1
TAVARES, FL 32778
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE C-1
TAVARES, FL 32778
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE, SUITE C1
TAVARES, FL 32778

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437184090, enumerated as an "organization" on July 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 1879 NIGHTINGALE LANE SUITE B3 TAVARES, FL 32778 and the phone number is (352) 742-1300.

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.