DR. SAMIR R WAHBY M.D.
NPI 1659327872
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Fort Dodge, IA
NPI Status: Active since May 26, 2006
Contact Information
2700 1ST AVE S
SUITE 100
FORT DODGE, IA
ZIP 50501
Phone: (515) 955-6767
Fax: (515) 576-8581
- Individual
- Male
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
About SAMIR WAHBY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samir Wahby, a provider established in Fort Dodge, Iowa with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659327872 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number 23372 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659327872
- Provider Name
- DR. SAMIR R WAHBY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2700 1ST AVE S SUITE 100 FORT DODGE, IA 50501
- Location Phone
- (515) 955-6767
- Location Fax
- (515) 576-8581
- Mailing Address
- 2700 1ST AVE S SUITE 100 FORT DODGE, IA 50501
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-31-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XX0005X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 23372
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20058 | OTHER (01) | IA | WELLMARK |
| A02108 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | IA | |
| 4848 | OTHER (01) | IA | MIDLANDS |
| 0200584 | MEDICAID (05) | IA | |
| 20058 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | IA |
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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 1659327872, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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.
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 68 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 1659327872, enumerated as an "individual" on May 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 2700 1ST AVE S SUITE 100 FORT DODGE, IA 50501 and the phone number is (515) 955-6767.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Wellmark, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
