BENJAMIN WAYNE BLECHA C.P.O.
NPI 1588683577
Orthotic Fitter in Benkelman, NE

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2006

Contact Information

503 CHIEF ST
BENKELMAN, NE
ZIP 69021
Phone: (308) 423-2690
Fax: (308) 423-2691

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthotic Fitter

About BENJAMIN BLECHA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Blecha, a provider established in Benkelman, Nebraska with a medical specialization in Orthotic Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588683577 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 225000000X with license number CPO 2571 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1588683577
Provider Name
BENJAMIN WAYNE BLECHA C.P.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
503 CHIEF ST BENKELMAN, NE 69021
Location Phone
(308) 423-2690
Location Fax
(308) 423-2691
Mailing Address
503 CHIEF ST BENKELMAN, NE 69021
Mailing Phone
(308) 423-2690
Mailing Fax
(308) 423-2691
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-19-2006
Last Update Date
01-14-2008
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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

Orthotic Fitter

Taxonomy Code
225000000X
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
License No.
CPO 2571
License State
VA
Taxonomy Description
An individual trained in the management of fitting prefabricated orthoses.

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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 1588683577, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 3 → 6 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 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1588683577.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
503 CHIEF ST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
503 CHIEF ST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021
Clinic/Center
503 CHIEF ST
BENKELMAN, NE 69021

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588683577, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 503 CHIEF ST BENKELMAN, NE 69021 and the phone number is (308) 423-2690.

Orthotic Fitter with taxonomy code 225000000X.