THE UPPER EXTREMITY INSTITUTE
NPI 1780033845
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Blue Bell, PA

NPI Status: Active since June 09, 2016

Contact Information

1515 DEKALB PIKE STE 204
BLUE BELL, PA
ZIP 19422
Phone: (610) 277-1990
Fax: (610) 277-2007

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  • Organization
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

About THE UPPER EXTREMITY INSTITUTE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for The Upper Extremity Institute, a provider established in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in hand surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780033845 assigned on June 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0106X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. The provider's other name is The Upper Extremity Institute. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Candice L Dugab (Health Administrator)

NPI
1780033845
Provider Legal Name
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAND CENTER
Other Organization Name
THE UPPER EXTREMITY INSTITUTE
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1515 DEKALB PIKE STE 204 BLUE BELL, PA 19422
Location Phone
(610) 277-1990
Location Fax
(610) 277-2007
Mailing Address
1515 DEKALB PIKE STE 204 BLUE BELL, PA 19422
Mailing Phone
(610) 277-1990
Mailing Fax
(610) 277-2007
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-09-2016
Last Update Date
06-09-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XS0106X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License State
PA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

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)
1332B00000XSuppliers

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

(PA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MRS. CANDICE L DUGAB

Authorized Official Title
HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 277-1990

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
180067MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
0410430001MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 

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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 1780033845, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 6 + 8 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1780033845.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Occupational Therapist
1515 DEKALB PIKE STE 204
BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780033845, enumerated as an "organization" on June 09, 2016.

The provider is located at 1515 DEKALB PIKE STE 204 BLUE BELL, PA 19422 and the phone number is (610) 277-1990.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0106X and a focus in Hand Surgery.

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