STERLING E DOSTER M.D.
NPI 1801948211
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bloomington, IN

NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2007

Contact Information

639 S WALKER ST
SUITE E
BLOOMINGTON, IN
ZIP 47403
Phone: (812) 333-4000
Fax: (812) 333-0611

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About STERLING DOSTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sterling Doster, a provider established in Bloomington, Indiana with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801948211 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 01023860A (IN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1801948211
Provider Name
STERLING E DOSTER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
639 S WALKER ST SUITE E BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Location Phone
(812) 333-4000
Location Fax
(812) 333-0611
Mailing Address
639 S WALKER ST SUITE E BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
Mailing Phone
(812) 333-4000
Mailing Fax
(812) 333-0611
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-17-2007
Last Update Date
03-09-2015
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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
License No.
01023860A
License State
IN
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B29184MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
545620AMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

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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 1801948211, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
1
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2

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 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1801948211.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery
639 S WALKER ST, SUITE E
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801948211, enumerated as an "individual" on January 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 639 S WALKER ST SUITE E BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403 and the phone number is (812) 333-4000.

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.