DR. ALAN JAMES GATWARD M.D.
NPI 1437356003
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Tacoma, WA

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2007

Contact Information

MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 103
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98405
Phone: (253) 403-1434

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ALAN GATWARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alan Gatward, a pediatrician established in Tacoma, Washington with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437356003 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0203X with license number MD60381084 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1437356003
Provider Name
DR. ALAN JAMES GATWARD M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 103 TACOMA, WA 98405
Location Phone
(253) 403-1434
Mailing Address
MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 103 TACOMA, WA 98405
Mailing Phone
(253) 403-1434
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-28-2007
Last Update Date
01-26-2024
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A pediatrician like Alan Gatward is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Secondary Locations

  • Madigan Army Medical Center 9040 Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98431
    (253) 968-5090

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

Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080P0203X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD60381084
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

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)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

A112642 (CA)
22080P0203XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

MD60381084 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO

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
002323OTHER (01)GAMEDICAL LICENSE

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alan Gatward 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

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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 1437356003, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1437356003.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437356003, enumerated as an "individual" on June 28, 2007.

The provider is located at MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 103 TACOMA, WA 98405 and the phone number is (253) 403-1434.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0203X and a focus in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

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