DR. ALBERT R. SWAFFORD M.D.
NPI 1528063815
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Bakersfield, CA

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2005

Contact Information

300 OLD RIVER RD
#150
BAKERSFIELD, CA
ZIP 93311
Phone: (661) 663-7600

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

About ALBERT SWAFFORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Albert Swafford, a provider established in Bakersfield, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in hand surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528063815 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0106X with license number C37020 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1528063815
Provider Name
DR. ALBERT R. SWAFFORD M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
300 OLD RIVER RD #150 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Location Phone
(661) 663-7600
Mailing Address
PO BOX 21539 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93390
Mailing Phone
(661) 829-4201
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-14-2005
Last Update Date
08-09-2015
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XS0106X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
C37020
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00C370201MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
00C370200MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
00C370200MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
A36453MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 69 times for 36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

This service was performed 24 times for 24 patients

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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 1528063815, 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 3 → 6 1 → 2

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 + 6 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 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 1528063815.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 150
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Physician Assistant
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 150
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 200
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Pediatrics
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 165
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 OLD RIVER RD, STE. 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
300 OLD RIVER RD, 125
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Family Medicine
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 110
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Pediatrics
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Physician Assistant
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Pediatrics
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 125
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
300 OLD RIVER RD, STE. 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Orthopaedic Surgery
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 150
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 OLD RIVER RD, SUITE 105
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
300 OLD RIVER RD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311
Registered Nurse
300 OLD RIVER RD
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528063815, enumerated as an "individual" on June 14, 2005.

The provider is located at 300 OLD RIVER RD #150 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 and the phone number is (661) 663-7600.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0106X and a focus in Hand Surgery.

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