GOMEZ KOZAR MCELREATH SMITH
NPI 1760409783
Surgery in Reno, NV

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2006

Contact Information

18653 WEDGE PARKWAY
RENO, NV
ZIP 89511
Phone: (775) 323-7500
Fax: (775) 789-9208

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  • Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance

About GOMEZ KOZAR MCELREATH SMITH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gomez Kozar Mcelreath Smith, a provider established in Reno, Nevada operating as a Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1760409783 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 1002282691 (NV). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated May 2026. Gomez Kozar Mcelreath Smith operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's . The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Frieda M Hulka Md (President)

NPI
1760409783
Provider Legal Name
GOMEZ KOZAR MCELREATH SMITH
Other Organization Name
Other Name Type
(6)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
18653 WEDGE PARKWAY RENO, NV 89511
Location Phone
(775) 323-7500
Location Fax
(775) 789-9208
Mailing Address
18653 WEDGE PARKWAY RENO, NV 89511
Mailing Phone
(775) 323-7500
Mailing Fax
(775) 789-9208
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-16-2006
Last Update Date
05-05-2026
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A surgeon like Gomez Kozar Mcelreath Smith treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
1002282691
License State
NV
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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)
12086S0102XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Surgical Critical Care

(NV)
22086S0120XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

(NV)
32086S0127XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Trauma Surgery

(NV)
42086S0129XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Vascular Surgery

(NV)
52086X0206XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Surgery
Surgical Oncology

(NV)
6208C00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Colon & Rectal Surgery

(NV)
7208G00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(NV)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO

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.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. FRIEDA M HULKA MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(775) 323-7500

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
100504116MEDICAID (05)NV 

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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 1760409783, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1760409783.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine
18653 WEDGE PARKWAY, SUITE 120
RENO, NV 89511
Surgery
18653 WEDGE PARKWAY
RENO, NV 89511

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760409783, enumerated as an "organization" on July 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 18653 WEDGE PARKWAY RENO, NV 89511 and the phone number is (775) 323-7500.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.