DR. JAMES L. RICHARDS M.D.
NPI 1902809221
Surgery in Idaho Falls, ID

NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2005

Contact Information

2001 S WOODRUFF AVE
STE 3
IDAHO FALLS, ID
ZIP 83404
Phone: (208) 529-5909
Fax: (208) 529-5990

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About JAMES RICHARDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Richards, a provider established in Idaho Falls, Idaho with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1902809221 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number M3958 (ID). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1902809221
Provider Name
DR. JAMES L. RICHARDS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE STE 3 IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Location Phone
(208) 529-5909
Location Fax
(208) 529-5990
Mailing Address
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE STE 3 IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Mailing Phone
(208) 529-5909
Mailing Fax
(208) 529-5990
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-31-2005
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A surgeon like James Richards treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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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

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
M3958
License State
ID
Taxonomy Description
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1372114MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IDMEDICARE
A42761MEDICARE UPIN (02)ID 
003645900MEDICAID (05)ID 

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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 1902809221, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
1
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1902809221.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Urology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 4
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, STE 5
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12A
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, STE 10
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Imaging & Therapy)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, STE 20
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Counselor (Professional)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 6
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Pulmonary Function Technologist)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12 B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Technician, Cardiology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12 B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, #12
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Respiratory Therapist, Registered (Pulmonary Function Technologist)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular (Sonography)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 12 B
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 3
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 10
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 10
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 10
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Family Medicine
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, SUITE 5
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404
Dermatology
2001 S WOODRUFF AVE, STE 12A
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902809221, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2005.

The provider is located at 2001 S WOODRUFF AVE STE 3 IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404 and the phone number is (208) 529-5909.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

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