KAREN J FRYE MD
NPI 1588611883
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Mobile, AL

NPI Status: Active since May 30, 2006

Contact Information

1720 CENTER ST
SUITE 103
MOBILE, AL
ZIP 36604
Phone: (251) 415-1475
Fax: (251) 415-1476

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NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care

About KAREN FRYE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karen Frye, a provider established in Mobile, Alabama with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in surgical critical care . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588611883 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0102X with license number 18358 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1588611883
Provider Name
KAREN J FRYE MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1720 CENTER ST SUITE 103 MOBILE, AL 36604
Location Phone
(251) 415-1475
Location Fax
(251) 415-1476
Mailing Address
PO BOX 40480 MOBILE, AL 36640
Mailing Phone
(251) 470-5842
Mailing Fax
(251) 470-5809
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-30-2006
Last Update Date
04-16-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Taxonomy Code
2086S0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
18358
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

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)
1208600000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery

18358 (AL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00114409MEDICAID (05)MS 
1550337MEDICAID (05)LA 
F39379MEDICARE UPIN (02)AL 
51023214OTHER (01)ALBLUE CROSS
17-10362OTHER (01)ALUNITED HEALTH CARE

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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 1588611883, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1588611883.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
1720 CENTER ST, SUITE 103
MOBILE, AL 36604
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1720 CENTER ST, 103
MOBILE, AL 36604
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
1720 CENTER ST, SUITE 101
MOBILE, AL 36604
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1720 CENTER ST, SUITE 103
MOBILE, AL 36604
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1720 CENTER ST, STE 101
MOBILE, AL 36604
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1720 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Clinic/Center
1720 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
1720 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Physician Assistant
1720 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
1720 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588611883, enumerated as an "individual" on May 30, 2006.

The provider is located at 1720 CENTER ST SUITE 103 MOBILE, AL 36604 and the phone number is (251) 415-1475.

Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0102X and a focus in Surgical Critical Care.

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