DR. PAUL W. WOLPERT M.D.
NPI 1497758718
Surgery in Dakota Dunes, SD

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2005

Contact Information

612 N SIOUX POINT RD
STE 400
DAKOTA DUNES, SD
ZIP 57049
Phone: (605) 232-6353
Fax: (605) 232-6500

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About PAUL WOLPERT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Wolpert, a provider established in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497758718 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 3864 (SD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1497758718
Provider Name
DR. PAUL W. WOLPERT M.D.
Other Name
PAUL W. WOLPERT
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
612 N SIOUX POINT RD STE 400 DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
Location Phone
(605) 232-6353
Location Fax
(605) 232-6500
Mailing Address
612 N SIOUX POINT RD STE 400 DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
Mailing Phone
(605) 232-6353
Mailing Fax
(605) 232-6500
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-31-2005
Last Update Date
12-18-2007
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A surgeon like Paul Wolpert 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.
3864
License State
SD
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
0003667OTHER (01)SDWELLMARK SOUTH DAKOTA
11456OTHER (01)NENEBRASKA LICENSE NUMBER
099739MEDICARE PIN (08)NE 
3864OTHER (01)SDSOUTH DAKOTA LICENSE #
18017OTHER (01)IAIOWA LICENSE NUMBER
0092460MEDICAID (05)IA 
3667MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)SDSOUTH DAKOTA MEDICARE
09246MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IAIOWA MEDICARE NUMBER
A01021MEDICARE UPIN (02)SD 
7301600MEDICAID (05)SD 
CN8257OTHER (01)SDGRP RR MEDICARE
CP8566OTHER (01)IAGRP RR MEDICARE

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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 1497758718, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1497758718.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
612 N SIOUX POINT RD, STE 500
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
Family Medicine
612 N SIOUX POINT RD, SUITE 100
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
Surgery
612 N SIOUX POINT RD, SUITE 400
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
612 N SIOUX POINT RD
DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497758718, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 612 N SIOUX POINT RD STE 400 DAKOTA DUNES, SD 57049 and the phone number is (605) 232-6353.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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