SPARKS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER
NPI 1841561263
Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Smith, AR

NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2012

Contact Information

1500 DODSON AVE
SUITE 285
FORT SMITH, AR
ZIP 72901
Phone: (479) 709-7285
Fax: (479) 709-7286

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About SPARKS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sparks Orthopedic Center, a provider established in Fort Smith, Arkansas operating as a Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841561263 assigned on January 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Sparks Orthopedic Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Michael L Gingras (Vice President)

NPI
1841561263
Provider Legal Name
FORT SMITH HMA PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LLC
Other Organization Name
SPARKS ORTHOPEDIC CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1500 DODSON AVE SUITE 285 FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Location Phone
(479) 709-7285
Location Fax
(479) 709-7286
Mailing Address
5811 PELICAN BAY BLVD SUITE 500 NAPLES, FL 34108
Mailing Phone
(239) 598-3131
Mailing Fax
(479) 709-7286
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-17-2012
Last Update Date
11-27-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MR. MICHAEL L GINGRAS

Authorized Official Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(239) 598-3131

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
5G439MEDICARE PIN (08)AR 

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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 1841561263, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
3
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 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1841561263.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841561263, enumerated as an "organization" on January 17, 2012.

The provider is located at 1500 DODSON AVE SUITE 285 FORT SMITH, AR 72901 and the phone number is (479) 709-7285.

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.