ROBERT E TUCKER MD
NPI 1831186287
Orthopaedic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

NPI Status: Active since September 30, 2005

Contact Information

505 COUCH AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63122
Phone: (314) 966-0111

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About ROBERT TUCKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Tucker, a provider established in Saint Louis, Missouri with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831186287 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number R1A62 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1831186287
Provider Name
ROBERT E TUCKER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
505 COUCH AVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
Location Phone
(314) 966-0111
Mailing Address
505 COUCH AVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
Mailing Phone
(314) 966-0111
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-30-2005
Last Update Date
08-22-2019
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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.
R1A62
License State
MO
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 1831186287, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
7
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1831186287.

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Plastic Surgery
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Skilled Nursing Facility
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Occupational Therapist
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KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Physical Therapist
505 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Occupational Therapy Assistant
505 COUCH AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831186287, enumerated as an "individual" on September 30, 2005.

The provider is located at 505 COUCH AVE SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122 and the phone number is (314) 966-0111.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.