DR. JOHN E. ALDEN D.O.
NPI 1710063078
Family Medicine in Lamar, MO

NPI Status: Active since October 30, 2006

Contact Information

29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO
ZIP 64759
Phone: (417) 681-5266
Fax: (417) 681-5505

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance

About JOHN ALDEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Alden, a primary care provider established in Lamar, Missouri with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710063078 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number R1H97 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1710063078
Provider Name
DR. JOHN E. ALDEN D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
29 NW 1ST LN LAMAR, MO 64759
Location Phone
(417) 681-5266
Location Fax
(417) 681-5505
Mailing Address
29 NW 1ST LN LAMAR, MO 64759
Mailing Phone
(417) 681-5526
Mailing Fax
(417) 681-5505
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-30-2006
Last Update Date
07-27-2012
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A primary care provider (PCP) like John Alden 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.
R1H97
License State
MO
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) - HMO
  • AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) - HMO
  • BlueCare EPO Bronze - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Gold - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Gold Plus - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Silver Plus - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold - EPO
  • BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B18429MEDICARE UPIN (02)MO 
1275730160OTHER (01)MOGROUP NPI

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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 1710063078, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 3 → 6 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 + 2 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1710063078.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
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General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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Family Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
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General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Dietitian, Registered
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Emergency Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
General Practice
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Respiratory Therapist, Certified (Educational)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Emergency Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Family Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Physical Therapist
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710063078, enumerated as an "individual" on October 30, 2006.

The provider is located at 29 NW 1ST LN LAMAR, MO 64759 and the phone number is (417) 681-5266.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: AvMed, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.