BRUCE A BROWN MD,INC
NPI 1639356892
Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

NPI Status: Active since January 29, 2008

Contact Information

2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD
STE 1190W
SANTA MONICA, CA
ZIP 90404
Phone: (310) 453-3460
Fax: (310) 453-3636

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About BRUCE A BROWN MD,INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce A Brown Md,inc, a provider established in Santa Monica, California operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639356892 assigned on January 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number G41253 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Marcia Edwords Cpc,ccp (Director Patient Account Mgmt.)

NPI
1639356892
Provider Name
BRUCE A BROWN MD,INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 1190W SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Location Phone
(310) 453-3460
Location Fax
(310) 453-3636
Mailing Address
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 1190W SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Mailing Phone
(310) 453-3460
Mailing Fax
(310) 453-3636
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-29-2008
Last Update Date
01-29-2008
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G41253
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MRS. MARCIA EDWORDS CPC,CCP

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR PATIENT ACCOUNT MGMT.
Authorized Official Phone
(858) 558-8488

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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 1639356892, we treat the final digit (2) 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
2
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 78

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

The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 78 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1639356892.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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Family Medicine
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Surgery
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Dermatology
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Dermatology
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 990W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 990W
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Dermatology
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 990W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 360W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 360W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 360W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Allergy & Immunology
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 660W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Family Medicine
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 380W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 390W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Family Medicine
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 1080
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 1190 W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Family Medicine
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 1070
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Family Medicine
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 370W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Allergy & Immunology
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, 660W
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Specialist
2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SUITE 1265 W
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639356892, enumerated as an "organization" on January 29, 2008.

The provider is located at 2001 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 1190W SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 and the phone number is (310) 453-3460.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.