BRUCE ROBERT SIMPKINS ARNP
NPI 1801891585
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Melbourne, FL

NPI Status: Active since June 17, 2005

Contact Information

3661 S BABCOCK ST FL 2
MELBOURNE, FL
ZIP 32901
Phone: (321) 868-4120
Fax: (321) 727-3738

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Health

About BRUCE SIMPKINS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Simpkins, a provider established in Melbourne, Florida with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in adult health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801891585 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LA2200X with license number APRN2704952 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1801891585
Provider Name
BRUCE ROBERT SIMPKINS ARNP
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3661 S BABCOCK ST FL 2 MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Location Phone
(321) 868-4120
Location Fax
(321) 727-3738
Mailing Address
3300 S FISKE BLVD ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955
Mailing Phone
(321) 868-4120
Mailing Fax
(321) 727-3738
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-17-2005
Last Update Date
03-16-2020
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Bruce Simpkins is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Nurse Practitioner Adult Health

Taxonomy Code
363LA2200X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
APRN2704952
License State
FL

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
102018900MEDICAID (05)FL 
HC582YOTHER (01)FLMEDICARE

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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 1801891585, 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 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 1801891585.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Physician Assistant
3661 S BABCOCK ST FL 2
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3661 S BABCOCK ST FL 2
MELBOURNE, FL 32901

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801891585, enumerated as an "individual" on June 17, 2005.

The provider is located at 3661 S BABCOCK ST FL 2 MELBOURNE, FL 32901 and the phone number is (321) 868-4120.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LA2200X and a focus in Adult Health.

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