DR. ROBERT PO M.D.
NPI 1811071392
Orthopaedic Surgery in Alexandria, LA

NPI Status: Active since October 24, 2006

Contact Information

2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA
ZIP 71306
Phone: (318) 473-0010

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About ROBERT PO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Po, a provider established in Alexandria, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811071392 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number MD.6507R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1811071392
Provider Name
DR. ROBERT PO M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Location Phone
(318) 473-0010
Mailing Address
635 JUNEAU AVE MARKSVILLE, LA 71351
Mailing Phone
(318) 253-5761
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-24-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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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.
MD.6507R
License State
LA
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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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 1811071392, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1811071392.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist (General Practice)
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Pharmacist
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ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Dietitian, Registered
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Internal Medicine
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
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Surgery
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Surgery
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY, ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Otolaryngology
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Occupational Therapist
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Internal Medicine
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Social Worker (Clinical)
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY, VA MEDICAL
PINEVILLE, LA 71306
Dentist (General Practice)
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY
PINEVILLE, LA 71306

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811071392, enumerated as an "individual" on October 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 2495 SHREVEPORT HIGHWAY ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306 and the phone number is (318) 473-0010.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.