GRAND MERIDIAN FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS
NPI 1538339676
Podiatrist in Grand Rapids, MI
NPI Status: Active since March 05, 2008
Contact Information
721 3 MILE RD NW
SUITE 100
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
ZIP 49544
Phone: (616) 784-1595
Fax: (616) 784-5920
- Organization
- Podiatrist
About GRAND MERIDIAN FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Grand Meridian Foot And Ankle Specialists, a provider established in Grand Rapids, Michigan operating as a Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538339676 assigned on March 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 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 James Bender Dpm (Physician)
- NPI
- 1538339676
- Provider Name
- GRAND MERIDIAN FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 721 3 MILE RD NW SUITE 100 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544
- Location Phone
- (616) 784-1595
- Location Fax
- (616) 784-5920
- Mailing Address
- 4310 LEONARD ST NW SUITE 103 WALKER, MI 49534
- Mailing Phone
- (616) 453-6329
- Mailing Fax
- (616) 784-5920
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-05-2008
- Last Update Date
- 11-13-2008
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Grand Meridian Foot And Ankle Specialists provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
Location Map
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
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Taxonomy Description
- A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB001217 | OTHER (01) | MI | STATE LICENSE |
| ES002162 | OTHER (01) | MI | STATE LICENSE |
| 4854150090 | OTHER (01) | MI | BCBSM |
| 0682110001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | MI | |
| 0N96440 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MI |
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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 1538339676, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
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 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 6 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 1538339676, enumerated as an "organization" on March 05, 2008.
The provider is located at 721 3 MILE RD NW SUITE 100 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544 and the phone number is (616) 784-1595.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
