MEGAN J GUSTAFSON P.A.
NPI 1659504694
Physician Assistant in Indianola, IA
NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2009
Contact Information
307 E SCENIC VALLEY AVE
INDIANOLA, IA
ZIP 50125
Phone: (515) 961-8448
Fax: (515) 643-9100
- Individual
- Female
- Physician Assistant
About MEGAN GUSTAFSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Megan Gustafson, a primary care provider established in Indianola, Iowa with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659504694 assigned on August 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363A00000X with license number 001999 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659504694
- Provider Name
- MEGAN J GUSTAFSON P.A.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 307 E SCENIC VALLEY AVE INDIANOLA, IA 50125
- Location Phone
- (515) 961-8448
- Location Fax
- (515) 643-9100
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1475 DES MOINES, IA 50305
- Mailing Phone
- (515) 961-8448
- Mailing Fax
- (515) 643-9100
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-25-2009
- Last Update Date
- 06-09-2015
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Megan Gustafson sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, 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
Physician Assistant
- Taxonomy Code
- 363A00000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 001999
- License State
- IA
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
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, 10-19 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
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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 1659504694, 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.
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 66 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 1659504694, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2009.
The provider is located at 307 E SCENIC VALLEY AVE INDIANOLA, IA 50125 and the phone number is (515) 961-8448.
Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.
