DR. NEIL MONTGOMERY RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1447471826
Surgery in Jamaica, NY

NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2007

Contact Information

15211 89TH AVE
JAMAICA, NY
ZIP 11432
Phone: (718) 558-2000
Fax: (718) 558-9307

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About NEIL RICHARDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Neil Richards, a provider established in Jamaica, New York with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447471826 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 124265 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1447471826
Provider Name
DR. NEIL MONTGOMERY RICHARDS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
15211 89TH AVE JAMAICA, NY 11432
Location Phone
(718) 558-2000
Location Fax
(718) 558-9307
Mailing Address
51 JOAN CT ELMONT, NY 11003
Mailing Phone
(516) 775-5676
Mailing Fax
(718) 558-9307
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-01-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A surgeon like Neil Richards 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.
124265
License State
NY
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
CO8692MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 
0336925MEDICAID (05)NY 
R03361610MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NY 

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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 1447471826, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
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 2 → 4

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 + 7 + 2 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1447471826.

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Emergency Medicine
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
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Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
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JAMAICA, NY 11432
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
15211 89TH AVE
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
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JAMAICA, NY 11432
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
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Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant
15211 89TH AVE, ORTHOPAEDICS 2ND FLOOR
JAMAICA, NY 11432
Physician Assistant
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JAMAICA, NY 11432
Physician Assistant
15211 89TH AVE
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Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447471826, enumerated as an "individual" on May 01, 2007.

The provider is located at 15211 89TH AVE JAMAICA, NY 11432 and the phone number is (718) 558-2000.

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.