DR. USUP CHOI M.D.
NPI 1528053071
Orthopaedic Surgery in Albany, GA

NPI Status: Active since September 12, 2005

Contact Information

2709 MEREDYTH DR
SUITE 450
ALBANY, GA
ZIP 31707
Phone: (229) 889-0018
Fax: (229) 889-8832

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About USUP CHOI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Usup Choi, a provider established in Albany, Georgia with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528053071 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 018792 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1528053071
Provider Name
DR. USUP CHOI M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2709 MEREDYTH DR SUITE 450 ALBANY, GA 31707
Location Phone
(229) 889-0018
Location Fax
(229) 889-8832
Mailing Address
PO BOX 70969 ALBANY, GA 31708
Mailing Phone
(229) 889-0018
Mailing Fax
(229) 889-8832
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-12-2005
Last Update Date
10-14-2010
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
018792
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D29139MEDICARE UPIN (02)GA 
00173687DMEDICAID (05)GA 
20BBFDLMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GA 

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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 1528053071, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
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 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 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1528053071.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 17 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 110
ALBANY, GA 31707
Ophthalmology
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 110
ALBANY, GA 31707
Optometrist
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 110
ALBANY, GA 31707
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 210
ALBANY, GA 31707
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2709 MEREDYTH DR, STE 230
ALBANY, GA 31707
Dermatology
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 340
ALBANY, GA 31707
Physician Assistant
2709 MEREDYTH DR, STE 450
ALBANY, GA 31707
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2709 MEREDYTH DR, STE 230
ALBANY, GA 31707
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 110 ONE MEREDYTH PLACE
ALBANY, GA 31707
Orthopaedic Surgery
2709 MEREDYTH DR, STE 450
ALBANY, GA 31707
Physician Assistant
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 340
ALBANY, GA 31707
Physician Assistant
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 340
ALBANY, GA 31707
Dermatology
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 340
ALBANY, GA 31707
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
2709 MEREDYTH DR
ALBANY, GA 31707
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 230
ALBANY, GA 31707
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2709 MEREDYTH DR
ALBANY, GA 31707
Specialist
2709 MEREDYTH DR, SUITE 450
ALBANY, GA 31707

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528053071, enumerated as an "individual" on September 12, 2005.

The provider is located at 2709 MEREDYTH DR SUITE 450 ALBANY, GA 31707 and the phone number is (229) 889-0018.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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