DR. GARY L SMITH M.D.
NPI 1699779652
Allergy & Immunology - Allergy in Corpus Christi, TX

NPI Status: Active since June 08, 2005

Contact Information

5402 S STAPLES ST
STE 205
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
ZIP 78411
Phone: (361) 882-3487
Fax: (361) 882-3811

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Allergy

About GARY SMITH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Smith, a provider established in Corpus Christi, Texas with a medical specialization in Allergy & Immunology, focusing in allergy . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699779652 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207KA0200X with license number MDH3177 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1699779652
Provider Name
DR. GARY L SMITH M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5402 S STAPLES ST STE 205 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Location Phone
(361) 882-3487
Location Fax
(361) 882-3811
Mailing Address
PO BOX 60170 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78466
Mailing Phone
(361) 882-3487
Mailing Fax
(361) 882-3811
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-08-2005
Last Update Date
06-15-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Allergy & Immunology Allergy

Taxonomy Code
207KA0200X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MDH3177
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
84530YOTHER (01)TXBCBS OF TX PROVIDER NO
D79656MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 
8220K0MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TXMEDICARE PROVIDER NUMBER
120650004MEDICAID (05)TX 

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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 1699779652, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 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 1699779652.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Optometrist
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Psychologist (Clinical)
5402 S STAPLES ST, STE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Psychologist (Clinical)
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Nurse Practitioner
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 103
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Ophthalmology
5402 S STAPLES ST, STE. 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Psychologist (Clinical)
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 200
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
5402 S STAPLES ST, STE 103
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Ophthalmology
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Eyewear Supplier
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Eyewear Supplier
5402 S STAPLES ST, SUITE 100
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Allergy & Immunology
5402 S STAPLES ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Allergy & Immunology
5402 S STAPLES ST, STE 205
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699779652, enumerated as an "individual" on June 08, 2005.

The provider is located at 5402 S STAPLES ST STE 205 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 and the phone number is (361) 882-3487.

Allergy & Immunology with taxonomy code 207KA0200X and a focus in Allergy.

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