DR. WALTER STEVEN BRIDGES MD
NPI 1629023437
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Florence, SC
NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2006
Contact Information
901 E CHEVES ST
FLORENCE, SC
ZIP 29506
Phone: (843) 667-6229
Fax: (843) 667-1758
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
About WALTER BRIDGES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Walter Bridges, a pediatrician established in Florence, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629023437 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number 16800 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1629023437
- Provider Name
- DR. WALTER STEVEN BRIDGES MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 901 E CHEVES ST FLORENCE, SC 29506
- Location Phone
- (843) 667-6229
- Location Fax
- (843) 667-1758
- Mailing Address
- 901 E CHEVES ST FLORENCE, SC 29506
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 667-6229
- Mailing Fax
- (843) 667-1758
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-23-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-07-2008
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Walter Bridges is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
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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
Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080N0001X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 16800
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-78072 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | SC |
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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 1629023437, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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.
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 63 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 1629023437, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2006.
The provider is located at 901 E CHEVES ST FLORENCE, SC 29506 and the phone number is (843) 667-6229.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
