DR. NIHAR GALA M.D.
NPI 1740660992
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Harrington, DE

NPI Status: Active since June 03, 2015

Contact Information

1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3
HARRINGTON, DE
ZIP 19952
Phone: (800) 818-8680
Fax: (800) 818-8680

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine

About NIHAR GALA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nihar Gala, a provider established in Harrington, Delaware with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740660992 assigned on June 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number C1-0011360 (DE). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1740660992
Provider Name
DR. NIHAR GALA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3 HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Location Phone
(800) 818-8680
Location Fax
(800) 818-8680
Mailing Address
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3 HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Mailing Phone
(800) 818-8680
Mailing Fax
(800) 818-8680
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-03-2015
Last Update Date
06-11-2019
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Secondary Locations

  • 29787 John J Williams Hwy Unit 8
    Millsboro, DE 19966
    (800) 818-8680
  • 12 Stephanie Ct
    Berlin, NJ 08009
    (412) 527-8629
  • 26744 John J Williams Hwy Unit 1
    Millsboro, DE 19966
    (800) 818-8680
  • 642 S Queen St Ste 102
    Dover, DE 19904
    (800) 818-8680

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

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207LP2900X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
C1-0011360
License State
DE
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207LA0401XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology
Addiction Medicine

C1-0011360 (DE)
2207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

C1-0011360 (DE)

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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 1740660992, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
2
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 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0 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 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1740660992.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3
HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Counselor (Mental Health)
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3
HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Social Worker (Clinical)
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3
HARRINGTON, DE 19952
Nurse Practitioner
1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3
HARRINGTON, DE 19952

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740660992, enumerated as an "individual" on June 03, 2015.

The provider is located at 1000 MIDWAY DR STE 3 HARRINGTON, DE 19952 and the phone number is (800) 818-8680.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.