SPARKS EAR, NOSE & THROAT CENTER
NPI 1477843803
Otolaryngology in Fort Smith, AR

NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2011

Contact Information

1501 S WALDRON RD
SUITE 107
FORT SMITH, AR
ZIP 72903
Phone: (479) 573-7980
Fax: (479) 573-7981

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About SPARKS EAR, NOSE & THROAT CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sparks Ear, Nose & Throat Center, a provider established in Fort Smith, Arkansas operating as a Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477843803 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Sparks Ear, Nose & Throat Center operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Sparks Ear, Nose & Throat Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Michael L Gingras (Vice President)

NPI
1477843803
Provider Legal Name
FT SMITH HMA PBC MANAGEMENT, LLC
Other Organization Name
SPARKS EAR, NOSE & THROAT CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1501 S WALDRON RD SUITE 107 FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Location Phone
(479) 573-7980
Location Fax
(479) 573-7981
Mailing Address
5811 PELICAN BAY BLVD SUITE 500 NAPLES, FL 34108
Mailing Phone
(239) 598-3131
Mailing Fax
(479) 573-7981
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-19-2011
Last Update Date
11-27-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology

Taxonomy Code
207Y00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. MICHAEL L GINGRAS

Authorized Official Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(239) 598-3131

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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 1477843803, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 0 → 0

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 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 0 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1477843803.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Pediatrics
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Pediatrics
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Internal Medicine
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
1501 S WALDRON RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist (General Practice)
1501 S WALDRON RD, ST. 208
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE. 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Otolaryngology
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 107
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 107
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Clinic/Center (Dental)
1501 S WALDRON RD, SUITE 208
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Pediatrics
1501 S WALDRON RD, SUITE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist (General Practice)
1501 S WALDRON RD, SUITE 208
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Pediatrics
1501 S WALDRON RD, SUITE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 202
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist
1501 S WALDRON RD, SUITE 200
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1501 S WALDRON RD, STE 100
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Occupational Therapist
1501 S WALDRON RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Occupational Therapist
1501 S WALDRON RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Specialist/Technologist (Speech-Language Assistant)
1501 S WALDRON RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Nurse Practitioner
1501 S WALDRON RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477843803, enumerated as an "organization" on April 19, 2011.

The provider is located at 1501 S WALDRON RD SUITE 107 FORT SMITH, AR 72903 and the phone number is (479) 573-7980.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.