DR. SAMUEL ROBINSON WHITAKER M.D.
NPI 1629136684
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in Alhambra, CA

NPI Status: Active since December 04, 2006

Contact Information

1041 S GARFIELD AVE
STE 207
ALHAMBRA, CA
ZIP 91801
Phone: (626) 872-0192
Fax: (626) 872-0194

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otology & Neurotology

About SAMUEL WHITAKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samuel Whitaker, a provider established in Alhambra, California with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in otology & neurotology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629136684 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0901X with license number G44301 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1629136684
Provider Name
DR. SAMUEL ROBINSON WHITAKER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1041 S GARFIELD AVE STE 207 ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
Location Phone
(626) 872-0192
Location Fax
(626) 872-0194
Mailing Address
1041 S GARFIELD AVE STE 207 ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
Mailing Phone
(626) 872-0192
Mailing Fax
(626) 872-0194
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-04-2006
Last Update Date
02-06-2015
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Otolaryngology Otology & Neurotology

Taxonomy Code
207YX0901X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G44301
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.

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)
1207Y00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Otolaryngology

G44301 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A49608MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
35479MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
G44301OTHER (01)CACA STATE LICENSE
00G443010MEDICAID (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 1629136684, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
4
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1629136684.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
1041 S GARFIELD AVE, SUITE 208
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
Home Health
1041 S GARFIELD AVE, SUITE 118
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629136684, enumerated as an "individual" on December 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 1041 S GARFIELD AVE STE 207 ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 and the phone number is (626) 872-0192.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0901X and a focus in Otology & Neurotology.

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