RONALD J. FRENCH MD
NPI 1962467803
Otolaryngology in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since April 20, 2006

Contact Information

4224 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 640
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 456-5120
Fax: (504) 456-8038

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Otolaryngology

About RONALD FRENCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ronald French, a provider established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962467803 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X with license number 009544 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1962467803
Provider Name
RONALD J. FRENCH MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4224 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 640 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Location Phone
(504) 456-5120
Location Fax
(504) 456-8038
Mailing Address
4224 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 640 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Mailing Phone
(504) 456-5120
Mailing Fax
(504) 456-8038
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-20-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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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

Taxonomy Code
207Y00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
009544
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
51554MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)LAMEDICARE
B63161MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
1107492MEDICAID (05)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 1962467803, 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 0 + 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 1962467803.

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

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Pediatrics
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM
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Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Specialist
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Surgery
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Specialist
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Urology
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METAIRIE, LA 70006
Otolaryngology
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 640
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Otolaryngology
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 640
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 600
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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METAIRIE, LA 70006
Internal Medicine (Adolescent Medicine)
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METAIRIE, LA 70006
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 550
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Specialist
4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 620
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962467803, enumerated as an "individual" on April 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 4224 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 640 METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 456-5120.

Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

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