MR. BYRON LEE BREWER JR. RNFA
NPI 1487723235
Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse First Assistant in Slidell, LA

NPI Status: Active since November 07, 2006

Contact Information

405 TANGLEWOOD DR
SLIDELL, LA
ZIP 70458
Phone: (985) 649-3440
Fax: (985) 661-8554

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse First Assistant
  • Accepts Insurance

About BYRON BREWER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Byron Brewer, a provider established in Slidell, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in registered nurse first assistant . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487723235 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WR0006X with license number RN097365 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1487723235
Provider Name
MR. BYRON LEE BREWER JR. RNFA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
405 TANGLEWOOD DR SLIDELL, LA 70458
Location Phone
(985) 649-3440
Location Fax
(985) 661-8554
Mailing Address
312 CLEAR LAKE BLVD COVINGTON, LA 70435
Mailing Phone
(985) 249-5020
Mailing Fax
(985) 661-8554
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-07-2006
Last Update Date
07-18-2008
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A registered nurse (RN) like Byron Brewer coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.

Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.

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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

Registered Nurse Registered Nurse First Assistant

Taxonomy Code
163WR0006X
Type
Nursing Service Providers
License No.
RN097365
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
A perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal outcomes. The RNFA has acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice. Intraoperatively, the RNFA assists the surgeon.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) - POS
  • Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) - POS
  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1487723235, 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 3 → 6

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 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 6 + 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 1487723235.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487723235, enumerated as an "individual" on November 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 405 TANGLEWOOD DR SLIDELL, LA 70458 and the phone number is (985) 649-3440.

Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WR0006X and a focus in Registered Nurse First Assistant.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.