DON R HIRSBRUNNER MD
NPI 1952373797
Orthopaedic Surgery in Cullman, AL

NPI Status: Active since February 06, 2006

Contact Information

1938 AL HIGHWAY 157
SUITE 101
CULLMAN, AL
ZIP 35058
Phone: (256) 739-4030
Fax: (256) 739-5743

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery

About DON HIRSBRUNNER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Don Hirsbrunner, a provider established in Cullman, Alabama with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952373797 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number 14798 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1952373797
Provider Name
DON R HIRSBRUNNER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1938 AL HIGHWAY 157 SUITE 101 CULLMAN, AL 35058
Location Phone
(256) 739-4030
Location Fax
(256) 739-5743
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2895 CULLMAN, AL 35056
Mailing Phone
(256) 735-5071
Mailing Fax
(256) 739-5743
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-06-2006
Last Update Date
01-05-2022
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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

Orthopaedic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207X00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
14798
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 13 times for 11 patients

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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 1952373797, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1952373797.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery
1938 AL HIGHWAY 157, SUITE 101
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Orthopaedic Surgery
1938 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1938 AL HIGHWAY 157
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952373797, enumerated as an "individual" on February 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 1938 AL HIGHWAY 157 SUITE 101 CULLMAN, AL 35058 and the phone number is (256) 739-4030.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.