DR. JOHN DOUGLAS FERGUSON M.D.
NPI 1609818871
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Tuscaloosa, AL
NPI Status: Active since June 12, 2006
Contact Information
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E
SUITE 602
TUSCALOOSA, AL
ZIP 35401
Phone: (205) 759-4228
Fax: (205) 345-0841
- Individual
- Male
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascula...
About JOHN FERGUSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Ferguson, a provider established in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609818871 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number 10792 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1609818871
- Provider Name
- DR. JOHN DOUGLAS FERGUSON M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E SUITE 602 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
- Location Phone
- (205) 759-4228
- Location Fax
- (205) 345-0841
- Mailing Address
- 701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E SUITE 602 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 759-4228
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 345-0841
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-10-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Taxonomy Code
- 208G00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 10792
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208G00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | R3B38 (MO) |
| 2 | 208G00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | 11268 (OK) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C76361 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | AL | |
| 11467 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | AL |
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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 1609818871, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609818871, enumerated as an "individual" on June 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E SUITE 602 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 and the phone number is (205) 759-4228.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
