DR. LUTHER E WARD M.D.
NPI 1699960310
Surgery in Gold Beach, OR

NPI Status: Active since September 06, 2007

Contact Information

94244 FOURTH STREET
GOLD BEACH, OR
ZIP 97444
Phone: (541) 247-3155
Fax: (541) 247-3530

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About LUTHER WARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Luther Ward, a provider established in Gold Beach, Oregon with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699960310 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MD150957 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1699960310
Provider Name
DR. LUTHER E WARD M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
94244 FOURTH STREET GOLD BEACH, OR 97444
Location Phone
(541) 247-3155
Location Fax
(541) 247-3530
Mailing Address
94220 4TH ST GOLD BEACH, OR 97444
Mailing Phone
(541) 247-3155
Mailing Fax
(541) 247-3530
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-06-2007
Last Update Date
02-13-2014
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A surgeon like Luther Ward 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.
MD150957
License State
OR
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

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1192363OTHER (01)ORCURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDICAID
1346486818OTHER (01)ORCURRY MEDICAL PRACTICE NPI
R0000ZGBDGOTHER (01)CURRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
93-0937095OTHER (01)ORCURRY HEALTH DISTRICT TAX I.D.
R0000ZGBDGOTHER (01)CURRY MEDICAL CENTER MEDICARE PART A
1083656367OTHER (01)CURRY MEDICAL CENTER NPI
1487696985OTHER (01)CURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL NPI
0000ZGBDGOTHER (01)ORCURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDICARE PART B
1487696985OTHER (01)CURRY MEDICAL CENTER MEDIARE PART A
381322OTHER (01)ORCURRY GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDICARE PART A
500603345OTHER (01)ORCURRY MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAID
R0000ZGBDFOTHER (01)ORCURRY MEDICAL CENTER MEDIARE PART B
500624254MEDICAID (05)OR 

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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 1699960310, 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
0
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 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 1 → 2

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 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 70

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

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1699960310.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699960310, enumerated as an "individual" on September 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 94244 FOURTH STREET GOLD BEACH, OR 97444 and the phone number is (541) 247-3155.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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