FREDERICK W CLOSE, MD, INC
NPI 1447521265
Clinic/Center - Medical Specialty in La Mesa, CA

NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2012

Contact Information

5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
BLDG 3 STE 156
LA MESA, CA
ZIP 91942
Phone: (619) 462-0900
Fax: (619) 462-3584

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About FREDERICK W CLOSE, MD, INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frederick W Close, Md, Inc, a provider established in La Mesa, California operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in medical specialty . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447521265 assigned on January 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QM2500X with license number C36625 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Elizabeth A Messina (Office Manager)

NPI
1447521265
Provider Name
FREDERICK W CLOSE, MD, INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR BLDG 3 STE 156 LA MESA, CA 91942
Location Phone
(619) 462-0900
Location Fax
(619) 462-3584
Mailing Address
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR BLDG 3 STE 156 LA MESA, CA 91942
Mailing Phone
(619) 462-0900
Mailing Fax
(619) 462-3584
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-25-2012
Last Update Date
01-25-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Medical Specialty

Taxonomy Code
261QM2500X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
C36625
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to a specific area of medical specialization. Frequently used for Title V related Children's Specialty services or to meet specific public health needs (e.g., infectious diseases or breast and cervical cancer).

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MRS. ELIZABETH A MESSINA

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(619) 462-0900

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C87868MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

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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 1447521265, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1447521265.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, SUITE 1-105
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG. 3, SUITE 455
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG.3, SUITE 455
LA MESA, CA 91942
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 3, SUITE 461
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, STE 360
LA MESA, CA 91942
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 3 # 353
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, SUITE 1-110
LA MESA, CA 91942
Surgery
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, STE 221
LA MESA, CA 91942
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BUILDING 3 SUITE # 153
LA MESA, CA 91942
Otolaryngology
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, SUITE# 352
LA MESA, CA 91942
Psychologist
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BUILDING 1, SUITE 223
LA MESA, CA 91942
Orthopaedic Surgery
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 3 SUITE 256
LA MESA, CA 91942
Orthopaedic Surgery
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 3 SUITE 256
LA MESA, CA 91942
Orthopaedic Surgery
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 3 SUITE 256
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dentist (Periodontics)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BUILDING 3, STE. 253
LA MESA, CA 91942
Surgery
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 1 SUITE 221
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dentist (Periodontics)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BUILDING 3 SUITE 253
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dentist (General Practice)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, SUITE 229
LA MESA, CA 91942
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BLDG 1, STE 227
LA MESA, CA 91942
Dentist
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR, BUILDING 1 SUITE 205
LA MESA, CA 91942

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447521265, enumerated as an "organization" on January 25, 2012.

The provider is located at 5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR BLDG 3 STE 156 LA MESA, CA 91942 and the phone number is (619) 462-0900.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QM2500X and a focus in Medical Specialty.

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