DR. CARLOS RAMIREZ MD
NPI 1508897364
Surgery in Caguas, PR

NPI Status: Active since July 06, 2006

Contact Information

E20 CALLE PICASSO
QUINTAS DE SAN LUIS
CAGUAS, PR
ZIP 00725
Phone: (787) 286-3088
Fax: (787) 641-4380

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About CARLOS RAMIREZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carlos Ramirez, a provider established in Caguas, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508897364 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 7605 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1508897364
Provider Name
DR. CARLOS RAMIREZ MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
E20 CALLE PICASSO QUINTAS DE SAN LUIS CAGUAS, PR 00725
Location Phone
(787) 286-3088
Location Fax
(787) 641-4380
Mailing Address
E20 CALLE PICASSO QUINTAS DE SAN LUIS CAGUAS, PR 00725
Mailing Phone
(787) 286-3088
Mailing Fax
(787) 641-4380
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-06-2006
Last Update Date
06-23-2011
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A surgeon like Carlos Ramirez 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.
7605
License State
PR
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.

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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 1508897364, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
4
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1508897364.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery
E20 CALLE PICASSO, QUINTAS DE SAN LUIS
CAGUAS, PR 00725

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508897364, enumerated as an "individual" on July 06, 2006.

The provider is located at E20 CALLE PICASSO QUINTAS DE SAN LUIS CAGUAS, PR 00725 and the phone number is (787) 286-3088.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.