ROBERT FRANK LOWE JR.
NPI 1548780612
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Augusta, ME

NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2017

Contact Information

1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME
ZIP 04330
Phone: (877) 421-8263

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

About ROBERT LOWE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Lowe, a provider established in Augusta, Maine with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548780612 assigned on June 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number 173030 (ME). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1548780612
Provider Name
ROBERT FRANK LOWE JR.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1 VA CTR AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Location Phone
(877) 421-8263
Mailing Address
3172 COWDEN AVE MEMPHIS, TN 38111
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-21-2017
Last Update Date
06-27-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

Taxonomy Code
367500000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
173030
License State
ME
Taxonomy Description
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

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.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

This service was performed 16 times for 16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

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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 1548780612, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1548780612.

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

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Internal Medicine
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Emergency Medicine
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Pharmacist
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
1 VA CTR
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 VA CTR
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Dentist
1 VA CTR, MD 160
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Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1 VA CTR, MDP 11
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Optometrist
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Dentist (General Practice)
1 VA CTR
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered
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Registered Nurse (Home Health)
1 VA CTR
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Registered Nurse (Home Health)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548780612, enumerated as an "individual" on June 21, 2017.

The provider is located at 1 VA CTR AUGUSTA, ME 04330 and the phone number is (877) 421-8263.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.