RICARDO ARGUELLO M.D.
NPI 1548253255
Pediatrics in Bartow, FL

NPI Status: Active since August 27, 2005

Contact Information

1218 N BROADWAY AVE
BARTOW, FL
ZIP 33830
Phone: (863) 533-6528
Fax: (863) 534-3641

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Accepts Insurance

About RICARDO ARGUELLO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ricardo Arguello, a pediatrician established in Bartow, Florida with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548253255 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number ME0054345 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1548253255
Provider Name
RICARDO ARGUELLO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1218 N BROADWAY AVE BARTOW, FL 33830
Location Phone
(863) 533-6528
Location Fax
(863) 534-3641
Mailing Address
1218 N BROADWAY AVE BARTOW, FL 33830
Mailing Phone
(863) 533-6528
Mailing Fax
(863) 534-3641
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-27-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like Ricardo Arguello is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME0054345
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Enhanced 3500 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Premier with $0 Medical Deductible Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
08963OTHER (01)FLBC/BS PROVIDER NUMBER
10000701OTHER (01)FLCITRUS HEALTH PROVIDER
7789150003OTHER (01)FLCIGNA PROVIDER NUMBER
F-06792MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
01384OTHER (01)FLSTAYWELL PROVIDER NUMBER
0622606OTHER (01)FLAETNA PROVIDER NUMBER
100435OTHER (01)FLAV-MED PROVIDER NUMBER
206547OTHER (01)FLAMERIGROUP PROVIDER NUMBE

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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 1548253255, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1548253255.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center
1218 N BROADWAY AVE
BARTOW, FL 33830

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548253255, enumerated as an "individual" on August 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 1218 N BROADWAY AVE BARTOW, FL 33830 and the phone number is (863) 533-6528.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.