ANDREW A RICH MD
NPI 1710976410
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Columbia, MO

NPI Status: Active since October 17, 2005

Contact Information

800 HOSPITAL DR.
HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL
COLUMBIA, MO
ZIP 65201
Phone: (573) 814-6565
Fax: (573) 814-6331

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About ANDREW RICH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrew Rich, a provider established in Columbia, Missouri with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710976410 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number T00470 (KS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1710976410
Provider Name
ANDREW A RICH MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
800 HOSPITAL DR. HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Location Phone
(573) 814-6565
Location Fax
(573) 814-6331
Mailing Address
800 HOSPITAL DR. HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Mailing Phone
(573) 814-6565
Mailing Fax
(573) 814-6331
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-17-2005
Last Update Date
11-11-2009
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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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
T00470
License State
KS
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T18E460MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)KSMEDICARE
200373140BMEDICAID (05)KS 
T00470OTHER (01)KSKANSAS STATE LICENSE
X15E460OTHER (01)KSMEDICARE
200373140AMEDICAID (05)KS 
A52978MEDICARE UPIN (02)KS 

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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 1710976410, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
4
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1710976410.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacist
800 HOSPITAL DR.
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Physical Therapist
800 HOSPITAL DR., PM&R - PT
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710976410, enumerated as an "individual" on October 17, 2005.

The provider is located at 800 HOSPITAL DR. HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL COLUMBIA, MO 65201 and the phone number is (573) 814-6565.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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