SAMUEL K WIRTSCHAFTER MD INC
NPI 1598982175
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Pedro, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 18, 2007

Contact Information

1360 W 6TH ST
SUITE 315N
SAN PEDRO, CA
ZIP 90732
Phone: (310) 832-4517
Fax: (310) 832-6419

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About SAMUEL K WIRTSCHAFTER MD INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samuel K Wirtschafter Md Inc, an internist established in San Pedro, California operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598982175 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number A181060 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Samuel K Wirtschafter Md (President)

NPI
1598982175
Provider Name
SAMUEL K WIRTSCHAFTER MD INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1360 W 6TH ST SUITE 315N SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Location Phone
(310) 832-4517
Location Fax
(310) 832-6419
Mailing Address
1360 W 6TH ST SUITE 315N SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Mailing Phone
(310) 832-4517
Mailing Fax
(310) 832-6419
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-18-2007
Last Update Date
03-07-2008
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An internist like Samuel K Wirtschafter Md Inc is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Taxonomy Code
207RG0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A181060
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

SAMUEL K WIRTSCHAFTER MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(310) 832-4517

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A18106MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
00A181060MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1598982175, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 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 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 75

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

The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1598982175.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dermatology
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SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Podiatrist
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE 240
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1360 W 6TH ST, NORTH BLDG STE 315
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Internal Medicine
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE 315N
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Ophthalmology
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE 215
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Dentist (Periodontics)
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE J
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE 165
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Dentist (General Practice)
1360 W 6TH ST, STE. 210 ,WEST BUILDING
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Family Medicine
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE B EAST BLDG
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Orthopaedic Surgery
1360 W 6TH ST, WEST BUILDING - SUITE #245
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Nurse Practitioner
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE 125, NORTH BUILDING
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1360 W 6TH ST, #265
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Orthopaedic Surgery
1360 W 6TH ST, #305
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Specialist/Technologist, Other (EEG)
1360 W 6TH ST, SUITE # 350
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1360 W 6TH ST, #120
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Radiologic Technologist (Sonography)
1360 W 6TH ST
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Internal Medicine
1360 W 6TH ST, NORTH BUILDING, SUITE 315
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Orthopaedic Surgery
1360 W 6TH ST, WEST BLDG. #245
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Internal Medicine
1360 W 6TH ST, 325
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
1360 W 6TH ST, WEST BUILDING, SUITE 150
SAN PEDRO, CA 90732

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598982175, enumerated as an "organization" on April 18, 2007.

The provider is located at 1360 W 6TH ST SUITE 315N SAN PEDRO, CA 90732 and the phone number is (310) 832-4517.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

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