DR. WALTER ALLEN OAKS MD
NPI 1538157888
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Mobile, AL

NPI Status: Active since October 11, 2005

Contact Information

100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR
STE 1E
MOBILE, AL
ZIP 36608
Phone: (251) 316-3868
Fax: (251) 316-3583

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology

About WALTER OAKS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Walter Oaks, a provider established in Mobile, Alabama with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in diagnostic radiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538157888 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085R0202X with license number 4221 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1538157888
Provider Name
DR. WALTER ALLEN OAKS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR STE 1E MOBILE, AL 36608
Location Phone
(251) 316-3868
Location Fax
(251) 316-3583
Mailing Address
PO BOX 7687 MOBILE, AL 36670
Mailing Phone
(251) 316-3868
Mailing Fax
(251) 316-3583
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-11-2005
Last Update Date
05-20-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Taxonomy Code
2085R0202X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
4221
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00231791OTHER (01)ALRAILROAD MEDICARE
051538834OTHER (01)ALBCBS - RTO
P00387111OTHER (01)ALRAILROAD MEDICARE - RTO
55158607MEDICARE PIN (08)AL 
P00450207OTHER (01)ALRR MEDICARE - PET CT
P00371847OTHER (01)ALRAILROAD MEDICARE - PAM
051529560OTHER (01)ALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
009942022MEDICAID (05)AL 
009940617MEDICAID (05)AL 
051558529MEDICARE PIN (08)AL 
051538361OTHER (01)ALBCBS - PET
051538738OTHER (01)ALBCBS - PAM
051556340MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)AL 
009940632MEDICAID (05)AL 
009933706MEDICAID (05)AL 
051558506MEDICARE PIN (08)AL 
C76229MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1538157888, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1538157888.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, STE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, STE 1E
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Radiology (Nuclear Radiology)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1E
MOBILE, AL 36608
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 2-B
MOBILE, AL 36608
Physical Therapist
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1-C SPRINGHILL MEDICAL CENTER
MOBILE, AL 36608
Physician Assistant (Medical)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Counselor (Professional)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, 1-B
MOBILE, AL 36608
Physician Assistant (Medical)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Radiology (Body Imaging)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1E
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, ANNEX BUILDING, SUITE 3-B
MOBILE, AL 36608
Internal Medicine
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Physician Assistant (Medical)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3A
MOBILE, AL 36608
Occupational Therapist (Physical Rehabilitation)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 1-C
MOBILE, AL 36608
Radiology (Body Imaging)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, STE 1E
MOBILE, AL 36608
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, STE 1D
MOBILE, AL 36608
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR, STE 1D
MOBILE, AL 36608
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36608

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538157888, enumerated as an "individual" on October 11, 2005.

The provider is located at 100 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR STE 1E MOBILE, AL 36608 and the phone number is (251) 316-3868.

Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

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