DR. JOSEPH HOWARD HEMER DO
NPI 1891790945
Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck in Mcallen, TX
NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2005
Contact Information
2101 S CYNTHIA ST
MCALLEN, TX
ZIP 78503
Phone: (956) 687-7896
Fax: (956) 994-9694
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
- PECOS Enrolled
About JOSEPH HEMER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Hemer, a provider established in Mcallen, Texas with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology, focusing in plastic surgery within the head & neck . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891790945 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207YX0007X with license number K5992 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1891790945
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSEPH HOWARD HEMER DO
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2101 S CYNTHIA ST MCALLEN, TX 78503
- Location Phone
- (956) 687-7896
- Location Fax
- (956) 994-9694
- Mailing Address
- 2101 S CYNTHIA ST MCALLEN, TX 78503
- Mailing Phone
- (956) 687-7896
- Mailing Fax
- (956) 994-9694
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-16-2005
- Last Update Date
- 04-29-2008
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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
Otolaryngology Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
- Taxonomy Code
- 207YX0007X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- K5992
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8454J8 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 8F3710 | OTHER (01) | TX | BC/BS TX NUMBER |
| 030677102 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 135614100 | OTHER (01) | TX | VALLEY HEALTH PLANS NUMBE |
| 116938 | OTHER (01) | TX | SUPERIOR HEALTH PLANS |
| 040016696 | OTHER (01) | TX | RAILROAD MEDICARE NUMBER |
| G29473 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Hemer is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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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 1891790945, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891790945, enumerated as an "individual" on June 16, 2005.
The provider is located at 2101 S CYNTHIA ST MCALLEN, TX 78503 and the phone number is (956) 687-7896.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207YX0007X and a focus in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
