DR. ARTHUR WESLEY OLSON MD
NPI 1609863265
Family Medicine - Adult Medicine in Summersville, WV

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2005

Contact Information

400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
ZIP 26651
Phone: (304) 872-7027
Fax: (304) 872-0675

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • Adult Medicine

About ARTHUR OLSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Arthur Olson, a primary care provider established in Summersville, West Virginia with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in adult medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609863265 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QA0505X with license number 11032 (WV). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1609863265
Provider Name
DR. ARTHUR WESLEY OLSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Location Phone
(304) 872-7027
Location Fax
(304) 872-0675
Mailing Address
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Mailing Phone
(304) 872-7027
Mailing Fax
(304) 872-0675
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-29-2005
Last Update Date
01-13-2010
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Arthur Olson 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

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Classification

Family Medicine Adult Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207QA0505X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
11032
License State
WV
Taxonomy Description
The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) recommends code 207QA0505X not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A72327MEDICARE UPIN (02)WV 
0055671000MEDICAID (05)WV 
OL0433733MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)WV 

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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 1609863265, 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1609863265.

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

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Family Medicine
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Emergency Medicine
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Nurse Practitioner
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Specialist
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SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
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Emergency Medicine
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Physician Assistant
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Nurse Practitioner
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 302
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Specialist
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 302
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Specialist
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD, SUITE 302
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Pharmacist
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609863265, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2005.

The provider is located at 400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651 and the phone number is (304) 872-7027.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QA0505X and a focus in Adult Medicine.

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