DR. ROBERT C BRACE DPM
NPI 1528052156
Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine in Mcallen, TX

NPI Status: Active since September 09, 2005

Contact Information

533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX
ZIP 78501
Phone: (956) 682-4187
Fax: (956) 682-9739

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist
  • Primary Podiatric Medicine

About ROBERT BRACE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Brace, a provider established in Mcallen, Texas with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in primary podiatric medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528052156 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213EP1101X with license number 0548 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1528052156
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT C BRACE DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
533 PECAN BLVD MCALLEN, TX 78501
Location Phone
(956) 682-4187
Location Fax
(956) 682-9739
Mailing Address
533 PECAN BLVD MCALLEN, TX 78501
Mailing Phone
(956) 682-4187
Mailing Fax
(956) 682-9739
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-09-2005
Last Update Date
08-27-2010
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A podiatrist like Robert Brace provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.

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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

Podiatrist Primary Podiatric Medicine

Taxonomy Code
213EP1101X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
0548
License State
TX

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1213E00000XPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Podiatrist

0548 (TX)
2213ES0000XPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Podiatrist
Sports Medicine

0548 (TX)
3213ES0131XPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Podiatrist
Foot Surgery

0548 (TX)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
160138702OTHER (01)TXMEDICAID DME
00CE42MEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
T12321MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
127193403MEDICAID (05)TX 
0916420001MEDICARE NSC (07)TX 

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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 1528052156, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1528052156.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Podiatrist (Primary Podiatric Medicine)
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Colon & Rectal Surgery
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Nurse Practitioner
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Surgery
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Physician Assistant (Medical)
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501
Surgery
533 PECAN BLVD
MCALLEN, TX 78501

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528052156, enumerated as an "individual" on September 09, 2005.

The provider is located at 533 PECAN BLVD MCALLEN, TX 78501 and the phone number is (956) 682-4187.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213EP1101X and a focus in Primary Podiatric Medicine.

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