MASSACHUSETTS FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS PC
NPI 1831681667
Clinic/Center - Podiatric in Reading, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 06, 2018

Contact Information

161 ASH ST
READING, MA
ZIP 01867
Phone: (781) 944-8341

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Podiatric
  • Accepts Insurance

About MASSACHUSETTS FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Massachusetts Foot & Ankle Specialists Pc, a provider established in Reading, Massachusetts operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in podiatric . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831681667 assigned on June 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QP1100X with license number 2369 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Caroline Gauthier Dpm (Owner)

NPI
1831681667
Provider Name
MASSACHUSETTS FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALISTS PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
161 ASH ST READING, MA 01867
Location Phone
(781) 944-8341
Mailing Address
161 ASH ST READING, MA 01867
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-06-2018
Last Update Date
06-06-2018
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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

Clinic/Center Podiatric

Taxonomy Code
261QP1100X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
2369
License State
MA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. CAROLINE GAUTHIER DPM

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(781) 944-8341

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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 1831681667, 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 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 1831681667.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Dentist (General Practice)
161 ASH ST, SUITE C
READING, MA 01867
Dentist
161 ASH ST, SUITE B
READING, MA 01867

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831681667, enumerated as an "organization" on June 06, 2018.

The provider is located at 161 ASH ST READING, MA 01867 and the phone number is (781) 944-8341.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QP1100X and a focus in Podiatric.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.