ELMER ALGER, MD, PA
NPI 1891881363
Internal Medicine in Wichita Falls, TX

NPI Status: Active since October 04, 2006

Contact Information

1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX
ZIP 76301
Phone: (940) 723-2400
Fax: (940) 723-2406

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About ELMER ALGER, MD, PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elmer Alger, Md, Pa, an internist established in Wichita Falls, Texas operating as a Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891881363 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number K3060 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 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 authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Jo Ann Labrie Lvn (Office Manager)

NPI
1891881363
Provider Name
ELMER ALGER, MD, PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1518 10TH ST WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Location Phone
(940) 723-2400
Location Fax
(940) 723-2406
Mailing Address
1518 10TH ST WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Mailing Phone
(940) 723-2400
Mailing Fax
(940) 723-2406
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-04-2006
Last Update Date
10-23-2007
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An internist like Elmer Alger, Md, Pa is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
K3060
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

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

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MS. JO ANN LABRIE LVN

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(940) 723-2400

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00063TMEDICARE PIN (08)TX 
G49621MEDICARE UPIN (02)TX 

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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 1891881363, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
3
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 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 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1891881363.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Urology
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Orthopaedic Surgery
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Family Medicine
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301
Family Medicine
1518 10TH ST
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891881363, enumerated as an "organization" on October 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 1518 10TH ST WICHITA FALLS, TX 76301 and the phone number is (940) 723-2400.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

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