DR. FRANK C CARUANA DPM
NPI 1538269071
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Los Alamitos, CA
NPI Status: Active since September 24, 2006
Contact Information
5122 KATELLA AVE
SUITE 102
LOS ALAMITOS, CA
ZIP 90720
Phone: (562) 799-3668
Fax: (562) 799-3668
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Foot Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About FRANK CARUANA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frank Caruana, a provider established in Los Alamitos, California with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538269071 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0131X with license number E2336 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1538269071
- Provider Name
- DR. FRANK C CARUANA DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5122 KATELLA AVE SUITE 102 LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
- Location Phone
- (562) 799-3668
- Location Fax
- (562) 799-3668
- Mailing Address
- 5122 KATELLA AVE SUITE 102 LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
- Mailing Phone
- (562) 799-3668
- Mailing Fax
- (562) 799-3668
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-24-2006
- Last Update Date
- 04-19-2012
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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 Foot Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0131X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- E2336
- License State
- CA
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Frank Caruana is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
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.
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
This service was performed 54 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous, thickened skin growths. It's a simple process where a healthcare professional uses a specialized tool to carefully remove these growths, promoting healthier skin.
This service was performed 54 times for 17 patientsReviews for DR. FRANK C CARUANA DPM
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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 1538269071, 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 18 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538269071, enumerated as an "individual" on September 24, 2006.
The provider is located at 5122 KATELLA AVE SUITE 102 LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 and the phone number is (562) 799-3668.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0131X and a focus in Foot Surgery.
