ANDREW J. FRAGEN, MD, FACS, INC.
NPI 1528139094
Surgery in Palm Springs, CA

NPI Status: Active since November 13, 2006

Contact Information

555 E TACHEVAH DR
SUITE 2E-101
PALM SPRINGS, CA
ZIP 92262
Phone: (760) 327-1885
Fax: (760) 327-1895

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About ANDREW J. FRAGEN, MD, FACS, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrew J. Fragen, Md, Facs, Inc., a provider established in Palm Springs, California operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528139094 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number G83291 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Andrew J Fragen M.d. (President)

NPI
1528139094
Provider Name
ANDREW J. FRAGEN, MD, FACS, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
555 E TACHEVAH DR SUITE 2E-101 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Location Phone
(760) 327-1885
Location Fax
(760) 327-1895
Mailing Address
555 E TACHEVAH DR SUITE 2E-101 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Mailing Phone
(760) 327-1885
Mailing Fax
(760) 327-1895
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
11-13-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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A surgeon like Andrew J. Fragen, Md, Facs, Inc. 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.
G83291
License State
CA
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. ANDREW J FRAGEN M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(760) 327-1885

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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 1528139094, 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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 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 1528139094.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1 EAST #201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 3W-103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, BLDG 1E STE 105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Family Medicine
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-203
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Urology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, STE 2W-101
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1E 204
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1E204
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Obstetrics & Gynecology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1W-106
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE #1E-104
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Obstetrics & Gynecology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, #2E-103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Pharmacist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, #1W101
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
555 E TACHEVAH DR, BLDG 2 E SUITE 202
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Family Medicine
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Specialist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, STE. 2E103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Specialist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1W-201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Surgery
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1W201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Physical Therapist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1 EAST SUITE 201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528139094, enumerated as an "organization" on November 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 555 E TACHEVAH DR SUITE 2E-101 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 and the phone number is (760) 327-1885.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.