MR. TOWNE M. BESEL RN
NPI 1447421599
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health in San Antonio, TX

NPI Status: Active since March 17, 2008

Contact Information

7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
STVHCS, AUDIE MURPHY VETERAN'S
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78229
Phone: (210) 617-5300
Fax: (210) 949-3325

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Adult Health

About TOWNE BESEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Towne Besel, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Clinical Nurse Specialist, focusing in adult health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447421599 assigned on March 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 364SA2200X with license number 614782 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1447421599
Provider Name
MR. TOWNE M. BESEL RN
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD. STVHCS, AUDIE MURPHY VETERAN'S SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Location Phone
(210) 617-5300
Location Fax
(210) 949-3325
Mailing Address
1848 LAKEPARK DR LAKEHILLS, TX 78063
Mailing Phone
(210) 617-5300
Mailing Fax
(210) 949-3325
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-17-2008
Last Update Date
03-17-2008
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A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) like Towne Besel is a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) that provides direct patient care in various nursing specialties, including pediatrics or psychiatric-mental health. CNSs collaborate with other nurses and medical professionals to improve patient care quality. CNSs are often positioned in leadership roles where they may provide education and mentorship to other nursing personnel. Additionally, CNSs may also conduct research and advocate for certain healthcare policies.

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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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Adult Health

Taxonomy Code
364SA2200X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
614782
License State
TX

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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 1447421599, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
9
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 4 → 8 1 → 2 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 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1447421599.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 14 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Clinical Neuropsychologist
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SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Prosthetist
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD., AUDIE L. MURPHY HOSPITAL
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Dietitian, Registered
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Counselor (Mental Health)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Counselor (Mental Health)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Counselor (Mental Health)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker (Clinical)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD., SOUTH TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Psychologist (Clinical)
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD., STVHCS PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE (116B)
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447421599, enumerated as an "individual" on March 17, 2008.

The provider is located at 7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD. STVHCS, AUDIE MURPHY VETERAN'S SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 and the phone number is (210) 617-5300.

Clinical Nurse Specialist with taxonomy code 364SA2200X and a focus in Adult Health.