DR. KEVIN L SAMS D.P.M.
NPI 1487613675
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Beaver Falls, PA

NPI Status: Active since March 17, 2006

Contact Information

6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD.
BEAVER FALLS, PA
ZIP 15010
Phone: (724) 843-7010

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist
  • Foot Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KEVIN SAMS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kevin Sams, a provider established in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487613675 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0131X with license number SC002492L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1487613675
Provider Name
DR. KEVIN L SAMS D.P.M.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD. BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Location Phone
(724) 843-7010
Mailing Address
6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD. BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Mailing Phone
(724) 843-7010
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-17-2006
Last Update Date
11-09-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist Foot Surgery

Taxonomy Code
213ES0131X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
SC002492L
License State
PA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T72490MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
0009094350001MEDICAID (05)PA 
511626MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kevin Sams is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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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 1487613675, 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1487613675.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD.
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD.
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487613675, enumerated as an "individual" on March 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 6832 BIG BEAVER BLVD. BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010 and the phone number is (724) 843-7010.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0131X and a focus in Foot Surgery.

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