DR. GARY A KNIGHTON D.O.
NPI 1700899275
Family Medicine in Mesa, AZ

NPI Status: Active since August 14, 2006

Contact Information

2152 S VINEYARD
SUITE 135
MESA, AZ
ZIP 85210
Phone: (480) 539-1855
Fax: (480) 539-1859

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine

About GARY KNIGHTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Knighton, a primary care provider established in Mesa, Arizona with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700899275 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 3116 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1700899275
Provider Name
DR. GARY A KNIGHTON D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2152 S VINEYARD SUITE 135 MESA, AZ 85210
Location Phone
(480) 539-1855
Location Fax
(480) 539-1859
Mailing Address
2152 S VINEYARD SUITE 135 MESA, AZ 85210
Mailing Phone
(480) 539-1855
Mailing Fax
(480) 539-1859
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Gary Knighton 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

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
3116
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

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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 1700899275, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1700899275.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 119
MESA, AZ 85210
Pediatrics
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 129
MESA, AZ 85210
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 129
MESA, AZ 85210
Pediatrics
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 129
MESA, AZ 85210
Naturopath
2152 S VINEYARD, STE 111
MESA, AZ 85210
Family Medicine
2152 S VINEYARD, #131
MESA, AZ 85210
Family Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 102
MESA, AZ 85210
Physician Assistant
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 131
MESA, AZ 85210
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 138
MESA, AZ 85210
Psychologist (Counseling)
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 110
MESA, AZ 85210
Massage Therapist
2152 S VINEYARD
MESA, AZ 85210
Massage Therapist
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 138
MESA, AZ 85210
Massage Therapist
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 138
MESA, AZ 85210
Counselor (Professional)
2152 S VINEYARD, SUITE 131
MESA, AZ 85210
Social Worker (Clinical)
2152 S VINEYARD, STE. 110
MESA, AZ 85210
Counselor (Professional)
2152 S VINEYARD, BLDG #4, SUITE 110
MESA, AZ 85210

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700899275, enumerated as an "individual" on August 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 2152 S VINEYARD SUITE 135 MESA, AZ 85210 and the phone number is (480) 539-1855.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.