ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.
NPI 1770410433
Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Myers, FL

NPI Status: Active since May 06, 2026

Contact Information

14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL
ZIP 33912
Phone: (239) 461-3691
Fax: (239) 334-7070

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  • Organization
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • CLIA Number: 10D0991562
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Other - MULTI SPEC PHYS GROUP
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 09-23-2027

About ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a., a provider established in Fort Myers, Florida operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770410433 assigned on May 2026. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated May 2026. Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Allen C Tafel (Owner)

NPI
1770410433
Provider Name
ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SW FLORIDA, P.A.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Location Phone
(239) 461-3691
Location Fax
(239) 334-7070
Mailing Address
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Mailing Phone
(239) 334-7000
Mailing Fax
(239) 334-7070
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-06-2026
Last Update Date
05-06-2026
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

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)
1207XS0106XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Orthopaedic Surgery
Hand Surgery

 
22081P2900XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine

 
3225100000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Physical Therapist

 
4225200000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Physical Therapy Assistant

 

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

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. ALLEN C TAFEL

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(239) 334-7000

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
267898500MEDICAID (05)FL 

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
10D0991562
Facility Type
Other - MULTI SPEC PHYS GROUP
Certificate Effective Date
September 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
September 23, 2027
Laboratory Director
JEREMY SCHWARTZ
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a. to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1770410433, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 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 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 0 → 0 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1770410433.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physical Therapist
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Nurse Practitioner
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Nurse Practitioner
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Occupational Therapist
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Physical Therapist
14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP
FORT MYERS, FL 33912

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770410433, enumerated as an "organization" on May 06, 2026.

The provider is located at 14601 HOPE CENTER LOOP FORT MYERS, FL 33912 and the phone number is (239) 461-3691.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

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