DR. ALVAN W ATKINSON MD
NPI 1891705240
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Raleigh, NC

NPI Status: Active since August 08, 2006

Contact Information

3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND
SUITE 203
RALEIGH, NC
ZIP 27612
Phone: (919) 785-0315
Fax: (919) 787-1760

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About ALVAN ATKINSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alvan Atkinson, a provider established in Raleigh, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery). The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891705240 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208G00000X with license number 23356 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1891705240
Provider Name
DR. ALVAN W ATKINSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND SUITE 203 RALEIGH, NC 27612
Location Phone
(919) 785-0315
Location Fax
(919) 787-1760
Mailing Address
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND SUITE 203 RALEIGH, NC 27612
Mailing Phone
(919) 785-0315
Mailing Fax
(919) 787-1760
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-08-2006
Last Update Date
11-29-2010
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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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Taxonomy Code
208G00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
23356
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C82645MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
8912167MEDICAID (05)NC 
12167OTHER (01)NCBCBS NC
204539BMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

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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 1891705240, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
0
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1891705240.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, 214
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 211
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Optometrist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 213
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Physical Therapist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE #155
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Optometrist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Community/Behavioral Health
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 101
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 213
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 101
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Ophthalmology
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 155
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Optometrist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 211
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 211
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, STE 101
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 217
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, 203
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Optometrist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, 120
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Internal Medicine
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 217
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Optometrist
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Pediatrics
3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND, SUITE 213
RALEIGH, NC 27612

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891705240, enumerated as an "individual" on August 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 3214 CHARLES B ROOT WYND SUITE 203 RALEIGH, NC 27612 and the phone number is (919) 785-0315.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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