DR. SAMUEL G. CHRISTOPHER MD
NPI 1689648743
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM in Portsmouth, OH

NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2006

Contact Information

1805 27TH ST
PORTSMOUTH, OH
ZIP 45662
Phone: (740) 354-5000
Fax: (740) 353-4759

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

About SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samuel Christopher, a provider established in Portsmouth, Ohio with a medical specialization in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689648743 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 204D00000X with license number 35-04-4243-C (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689648743
Provider Name
DR. SAMUEL G. CHRISTOPHER MD
Other Name
DR. SAMUEL G. CHRISTOPHER MD., LLC
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1805 27TH ST PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
Location Phone
(740) 354-5000
Location Fax
(740) 353-4759
Mailing Address
5518 NW WILFRED DR LAWTON, OK 73505
Mailing Phone
(580) 581-1208
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-15-2006
Last Update Date
10-24-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM

Taxonomy Code
204D00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
35-04-4243-C
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
The Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician directs special attention to the neuromusculoskeletal system and its interaction with other body systems. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine, and integrates each of these into the management of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
SA8804064MEDICARE PIN (08)OH 
0508856MEDICAID (05)OH 
C03773MEDICARE UPIN (02)OH 

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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 1689648743, we treat the final digit (3) 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 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 24 = 77

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

The next multiple of ten after 77 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 77 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1689648743.

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Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology
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Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
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Dietitian, Registered
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689648743, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 1805 27TH ST PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662 and the phone number is (740) 354-5000.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM with taxonomy code 204D00000X.

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