DR. MICHAEL A FIGURA DPM
NPI 1740283498
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2005

Contact Information

4105 UNION RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63129
Phone: (314) 894-3761
Fax: (314) 894-3762

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Podiatrist
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery

About MICHAEL FIGURA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Figura, a provider established in Saint Louis, Missouri with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot & ankle surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740283498 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0103X with license number 000368 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1740283498
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL A FIGURA DPM
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4105 UNION RD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
Location Phone
(314) 894-3761
Location Fax
(314) 894-3762
Mailing Address
4105 UNION RD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
Mailing Phone
(314) 894-3761
Mailing Fax
(314) 894-3762
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-24-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Podiatrist Foot & Ankle Surgery

Taxonomy Code
213ES0103X
Type
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
License No.
000368
License State
MO

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T42807MEDICARE UPIN (02)MO 

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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 1740283498, 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1740283498.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
4105 UNION RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
4105 UNION RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740283498, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2005.

The provider is located at 4105 UNION RD SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129 and the phone number is (314) 894-3761.

Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0103X and a focus in Foot & Ankle Surgery.

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