IDRIS SAMAD
NPI 1619319928
Otolaryngology in Palo Alto, CA
NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2013
Contact Information
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA
ZIP 94304
Phone: (650) 497-8000
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
About IDRIS SAMAD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Idris Samad, a provider established in Palo Alto, California with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619319928 assigned on July 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X with license number A171640 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1619319928
- Provider Name
- IDRIS SAMAD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 725 WELCH RD PALO ALTO, CA 94304
- Location Phone
- (650) 497-8000
- Mailing Address
- 725 WELCH RD PALO ALTO, CA 94304
- Mailing Phone
- (650) 497-8000
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-28-2013
- Last Update Date
- 06-17-2021
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1800 Orleans St
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 955-5000
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
Otolaryngology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Y00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A171640
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 24 times for 21 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsReviews for IDRIS SAMAD
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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 1619319928, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).
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 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619319928, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2013.
The provider is located at 725 WELCH RD PALO ALTO, CA 94304 and the phone number is (650) 497-8000.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
