BENJAMIN R KING MD
NPI 1699756940
Surgery in Huntsville, AL
NPI Status: Active since November 11, 2005
Contact Information
401 LOWELL DR SE
SUITE 11
HUNTSVILLE, AL
ZIP 35801
Phone: (256) 533-3337
Fax: (256) 533-3361
- Individual
- Male
- Surgery
About BENJAMIN KING
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin King, a provider established in Huntsville, Alabama with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699756940 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 6130 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1699756940
- Provider Name
- BENJAMIN R KING MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 401 LOWELL DR SE SUITE 11 HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
- Location Phone
- (256) 533-3337
- Location Fax
- (256) 533-3361
- Mailing Address
- 420 LOWELL DR SE SUITE 103 HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
- Mailing Phone
- (256) 535-5940
- Mailing Fax
- (256) 533-3361
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 11-11-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
A surgeon like Benjamin King treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.
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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
Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 208600000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 6130
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0004003580 | OTHER (01) | AETNA | |
| 51082189 | OTHER (01) | AL | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| C70803 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) |
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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 1699756940, we treat the final digit (0) 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 80. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 80 = 0).
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 80 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699756940, enumerated as an "individual" on November 11, 2005.
The provider is located at 401 LOWELL DR SE SUITE 11 HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 and the phone number is (256) 533-3337.
Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
