DR. RICHARD EARL SYMMONDS JR. M.D.
NPI 1477515922
Surgery in Temple, TX

NPI Status: Active since April 03, 2006

Contact Information

2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX
ZIP 76508
Phone: (254) 724-2111

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About RICHARD SYMMONDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Symmonds, a provider established in Temple, Texas with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477515922 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number F6128 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1477515922
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD EARL SYMMONDS JR. M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508
Location Phone
(254) 724-2111
Mailing Address
PO BOX 844658 DALLAS, TX 75284
Mailing Phone
(254) 724-2111
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-03-2006
Last Update Date
11-06-2020
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A surgeon like Richard Symmonds 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.
F6128
License State
TX
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
1010134-02OTHER (01)TXCSHCN
807449OTHER (01)TXBLUE SHIELD
020047453OTHER (01)TXRR/MEDICARE
1010134-01MEDICAID (05)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 1477515922, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
2
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1477515922.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477515922, enumerated as an "individual" on April 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508 and the phone number is (254) 724-2111.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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