DR. HOWARD L SPECTOR DO
NPI 1477526192
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Wilkes Barre, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 13, 2006

Contact Information

1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA
ZIP 18711
Phone: (570) 808-7905

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology

About HOWARD SPECTOR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Howard Spector, a provider established in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in diagnostic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477526192 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0202X with license number OS003506L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1477526192
Provider Name
DR. HOWARD L SPECTOR DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Location Phone
(570) 808-7905
Mailing Address
16 LONGMEADOW LN MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707
Mailing Phone
(570) 808-7905
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-13-2006
Last Update Date
12-07-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
OS003506L
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D71382MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 

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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 1477526192, 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 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 1477526192.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Anesthesiology
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Physician Assistant
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Orthopaedic Surgery
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Nurse Practitioner
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Neurological Surgery
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Physician Assistant
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477526192, enumerated as an "individual" on February 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18711 and the phone number is (570) 808-7905.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

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