BEN A VIERRA DPM
NPI 1700992187
Podiatrist in Lafayette, LA
NPI Status: Active since August 21, 2006
Contact Information
601 WEST ST MARY BLVD
STE 106
LAFAYETTE, LA
ZIP 70506
Phone: (337) 232-3576
Fax: (337) 233-0816
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
About BEN VIERRA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ben Vierra, a provider established in Lafayette, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Podiatrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700992187 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213E00000X with license number PD034R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1700992187
- Provider Name
- BEN A VIERRA DPM
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 601 WEST ST MARY BLVD STE 106 LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
- Location Phone
- (337) 232-3576
- Location Fax
- (337) 233-0816
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 51985 LAFAYETTE, LA 70505
- Mailing Phone
- (337) 232-3576
- Mailing Fax
- (337) 233-0816
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-21-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-28-2008
- Code Navigator
A podiatrist like Ben Vierra provides medical and surgical care for people with foot, ankle, and lower leg issues. Podiatrists treat foot and ankle ailments like calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, arthritis, congenital foot deformities, foot problems associated with diabetes and arch problems.
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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
Podiatrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- PD034R
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| T19714 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 56271 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | LA | |
| 1318191 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
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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 1700992187, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700992187, enumerated as an "individual" on August 21, 2006.
The provider is located at 601 WEST ST MARY BLVD STE 106 LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 and the phone number is (337) 232-3576.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
