DR. BRIAN RANDAL SMITH MD, MPH
NPI 1881762904
Preventive Medicine - Public Health & General Preventive Medicine in Harlingen, TX

NPI Status: Active since November 30, 2006

Contact Information

601 W SESAME DR
HARLINGEN, TX
ZIP 78550
Phone: (956) 423-0130
Fax: (956) 444-3298

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  • Male
  • Preventive Medicine
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About BRIAN SMITH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brian Smith, a provider established in Harlingen, Texas with a medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, focusing in public health & general preventive medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881762904 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083P0901X with license number H7230 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1881762904
Provider Name
DR. BRIAN RANDAL SMITH MD, MPH
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
601 W SESAME DR HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Location Phone
(956) 423-0130
Location Fax
(956) 444-3298
Mailing Address
6801 N 15TH LN MCALLEN, TX 78504
Mailing Phone
(956) 618-1623
Mailing Fax
(956) 444-3298
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-30-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2083P0901X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
H7230
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H7230OTHER (01)TXMEDICAL LICENSE
D42828MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1881762904, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 0 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1881762904.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Case Manager/Care Coordinator
601 W SESAME DR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
601 W SESAME DR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
601 W SESAME DR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Clinic/Center (Public Health, State or Local)
601 W SESAME DR, ATTN BILLING OFFICE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
General Practice
601 W SESAME DR
HARLINGEN, TX 78550

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881762904, enumerated as an "individual" on November 30, 2006.

The provider is located at 601 W SESAME DR HARLINGEN, TX 78550 and the phone number is (956) 423-0130.

Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083P0901X and a focus in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine.

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