MR. JAMES LOUIS NELSON MD
NPI 1932161064
Surgery in Hammond, LA

NPI Status: Active since April 04, 2006

Contact Information

15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM
HAMMOND, LA
ZIP 70403
Phone: (985) 230-7755
Fax: (985) 230-6482

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About JAMES NELSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Nelson, a provider established in Hammond, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1932161064 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MD02577R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1932161064
Provider Name
MR. JAMES LOUIS NELSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM HAMMOND, LA 70403
Location Phone
(985) 230-7755
Location Fax
(985) 230-6482
Mailing Address
605 SANDERS AVE HAMMOND, LA 70403
Mailing Phone
(985) 345-5604
Mailing Fax
(985) 230-6482
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-04-2006
Last Update Date
08-08-2007
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A surgeon like James Nelson 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.
MD02577R
License State
LA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1137944MEDICAID (05)LA 
C67623MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
54298MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LA 

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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 1932161064, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 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 + 9 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1932161064.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Anesthesiology
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1932161064, enumerated as an "individual" on April 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM HAMMOND, LA 70403 and the phone number is (985) 230-7755.

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.