BENJAMIN SMITH M.D.
NPI 1538570874
General Practice in Salem, OR
NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2014
Contact Information
2605 STATE ST
SALEM, OR
ZIP 97310
Phone: (503) 378-2453
- Individual
- Male
- General Practice
About BENJAMIN SMITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Smith, a primary care provider established in Salem, Oregon with a medical specialization in General Practice. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538570874 assigned on May 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208D00000X with license number MD198549 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1538570874
- Provider Name
- BENJAMIN SMITH M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2605 STATE ST SALEM, OR 97310
- Location Phone
- (503) 378-2453
- Mailing Address
- OREGON STATE PENITENTIARY 2605 SALEM, OR 97310
- Mailing Phone
- (503) 378-2453
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-08-2014
- Last Update Date
- 08-02-2023
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Benjamin Smith sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- Naval Medical Ctr 34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, CA 92134
(619) 530-6400
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
General Practice
- Taxonomy Code
- 208D00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD198549
- License State
- OR
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 171000000X | Other Service Providers | Military Health Care Provider | 0101258753 (VA) |
| 2 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
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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 1538570874, 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.
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538570874, enumerated as an "individual" on May 08, 2014.
The provider is located at 2605 STATE ST SALEM, OR 97310 and the phone number is (503) 378-2453.
General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
