DR. GEORGE A. MACER JR. M.D.
NPI 1871699462
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Long Beach, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 15, 2006

Contact Information

3918 LONG BEACH BLVD
SUITE 100
LONG BEACH, CA
ZIP 90807
Phone: (562) 424-9000
Fax: (562) 424-9067

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

About GEORGE MACER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Macer, a provider established in Long Beach, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in hand surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871699462 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0106X with license number G34983 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1871699462
Provider Name
DR. GEORGE A. MACER JR. M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD SUITE 100 LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Location Phone
(562) 424-9000
Location Fax
(562) 424-9067
Mailing Address
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD SUITE 100 LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Mailing Phone
(562) 424-9000
Mailing Fax
(562) 424-9067
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-15-2006
Last Update Date
02-12-2015
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XS0106X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G34983
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A91649MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
G34983MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
00G349830MEDICAID (05)CA 
5239660001MEDICARE NSC (07)CA 

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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 1871699462, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1871699462.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD, SUITE 180
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Orthopaedic Surgery
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD, SUITE 180
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD, SUITE 180
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD, SUITE 100
LONG BEACH, CA 90807
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
3918 LONG BEACH BLVD, SUITE 100
LONG BEACH, CA 90807

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871699462, enumerated as an "individual" on September 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 3918 LONG BEACH BLVD SUITE 100 LONG BEACH, CA 90807 and the phone number is (562) 424-9000.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0106X and a focus in Hand Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.