SPARKS PREFERRED CLINIC
NPI 1578854378
Family Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

NPI Status: Active since April 27, 2011

Contact Information

5111 ROGERS AVE
SUITE 40M
FORT SMITH, AR
ZIP 72903
Phone: (479) 709-7440
Fax: (479) 709-7441

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About SPARKS PREFERRED CLINIC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sparks Preferred Clinic, a primary care provider established in Fort Smith, Arkansas operating as a Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578854378 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Sparks Preferred Clinic operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Sparks Preferred Clinic. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Michael L Gingras (Vice President)

NPI
1578854378
Provider Legal Name
FT SMITH HMA PBC MANAGEMENT, LLC
Other Organization Name
SPARKS PREFERRED CLINIC
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
5111 ROGERS AVE SUITE 40M FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Location Phone
(479) 709-7440
Location Fax
(479) 709-7441
Mailing Address
5811 PELICAN BAY BLVD SUITE 500 NAPLES, FL 34108
Mailing Phone
(239) 598-3131
Mailing Fax
(479) 709-7441
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-27-2011
Last Update Date
11-27-2012
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Sparks Preferred Clinic 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

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

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MR. MICHAEL L GINGRAS

Authorized Official Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(239) 598-3131

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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 1578854378, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 6 + 5 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1578854378.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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5111 ROGERS AVE, STE 40M
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Family Medicine
5111 ROGERS AVE, STE 40M
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Family Medicine
5111 ROGERS AVE, STE 40M
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Family Medicine
5111 ROGERS AVE, STE 40M
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Counselor (Mental Health)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 525
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Counselor (Professional)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 535
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
5111 ROGERS AVE, STE. 40M
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Social Worker (Clinical)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 504
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Psychologist (Clinical)
5111 ROGERS AVE, STE 535
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist (General Practice)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 207
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Optometrist
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 54
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Optometrist
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 54
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Psychologist (Clinical)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 526
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Eyewear Supplier
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 19
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
5111 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Counselor (Mental Health)
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 521
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Hearing Instrument Specialist
5111 ROGERS AVE, CENTRAL MALL SUITE 550
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Dentist (General Practice)
5111 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Optometrist
5111 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 54
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Counselor
5111 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578854378, enumerated as an "organization" on April 27, 2011.

The provider is located at 5111 ROGERS AVE SUITE 40M FORT SMITH, AR 72903 and the phone number is (479) 709-7440.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.