WILLIAM R SIMON JR. PA
NPI 1578645594
Physician Assistant in Wichita, KS

NPI Status: Active since October 19, 2006

Contact Information

2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS
ZIP 67205
Phone: (316) 448-8339
Fax: (316) 221-7149

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  • Physician Assistant

About WILLIAM SIMON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Simon, a primary care provider established in Wichita, Kansas with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578645594 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 15-00201 (KS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1578645594
Provider Name
WILLIAM R SIMON JR. PA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2230 N RIDGE RD WICHITA, KS 67205
Location Phone
(316) 448-8339
Location Fax
(316) 221-7149
Mailing Address
2230 N RIDGE RD WICHITA, KS 67205
Mailing Phone
(316) 448-8339
Mailing Fax
(316) 221-7149
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-19-2006
Last Update Date
08-05-2022
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A primary care provider (PCP) like William Simon 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 .

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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

Physician Assistant

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
15-00201
License State
KS
Taxonomy Description
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

796 (CO)

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.

Annual alcohol misuse screening, 15 minutes

An annual alcohol misuse screening is a 15-minute check-up to assess your drinking habits. It helps identify if you're consuming alcohol in a way that could harm your health. This is not a judgment, but a tool to promote your wellbeing.

This service was performed 32 times for 32 patients

Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.

This service was performed 26 times for 26 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 15 times for 14 patients

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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 1578645594, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
4
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 66

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.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1578645594.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist
2230 N RIDGE RD, SUITE C
WICHITA, KS 67205
Optometrist
2230 N RIDGE RD, SUITE E
WICHITA, KS 67205
Optometrist
2230 N RIDGE RD, SUITE E
WICHITA, KS 67205
Home Health
2230 N RIDGE RD, SUITE D
WICHITA, KS 67205
Family Medicine
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Family Medicine
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Physical Therapist
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Physician Assistant
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Social Worker
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Social Worker
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Dietitian, Registered
2230 N RIDGE RD
WICHITA, KS 67205
Optometrist
2230 N RIDGE RD, STE E
WICHITA, KS 67205

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578645594, enumerated as an "individual" on October 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 2230 N RIDGE RD WICHITA, KS 67205 and the phone number is (316) 448-8339.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.