RONALD WILLIAM CHARLES M.D.
NPI 1447220538
Orthopaedic Surgery in Creston, IA

NPI Status: Active since January 23, 2006

Contact Information

1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA
ZIP 50801
Phone: (641) 782-3887
Fax: (641) 782-3504

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About RONALD CHARLES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald Charles, a provider established in Creston, Iowa with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447220538 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 27934 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1447220538
Provider Name
RONALD WILLIAM CHARLES M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1610 W TOWNLINE ST CRESTON, IA 50801
Location Phone
(641) 782-3887
Location Fax
(641) 782-3504
Mailing Address
1700 W TOWNLINE ST CRESTON, IA 50801
Mailing Phone
(641) 782-7091
Mailing Fax
(641) 782-3504
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-23-2006
Last Update Date
10-19-2015
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
27934
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
66046OTHER (01)IAWMC BCBS SNF
DA 1838OTHER (01)IAWMC FPC-MEDICARE RR
06280MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IA 
0424507MEDICAID (05)IA 
163495OTHER (01)IAWMC FPC MEDICARE
0655001MEDICAID (05)IA 
0293522MEDICAID (05)IA 
36174OTHER (01)IAWMC-BCBS DME
29352OTHER (01)IAWMC BCBS ER
03187OTHER (01)IABCBS
0635011MEDICAID (05)IA 
0002105MEDICAID (05)IA 
60046OTHER (01)IAWMC BCBS
0283465MEDICAID (05)IA 
161302MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IA 
33444OTHER (01)IAWMC FPC-BCBS
D91649MEDICARE UPIN (02)IA 
0600460MEDICAID (05)IA 
16Z302MEDICARE OSCAR/CERTIFICATION (06)IA 

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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 1447220538, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 0 → 0 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1447220538.

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Family Medicine
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Family Medicine
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CRESTON, IA 50801
Surgery
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 200
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Family Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 200
CRESTON, IA 50801
Internal Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 110
CRESTON, IA 50801
Family Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 100
CRESTON, IA 50801
Surgery
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 110
CRESTON, IA 50801
Surgery
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Family Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 200
CRESTON, IA 50801
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Family Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Orthopaedic Surgery
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Family Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Internal Medicine
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Podiatrist
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Nurse Practitioner
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1610 W TOWNLINE ST, SUITE 200
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447220538, enumerated as an "individual" on January 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 1610 W TOWNLINE ST CRESTON, IA 50801 and the phone number is (641) 782-3887.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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