ROBERT C SMITH MD
NPI 1962553560
Surgery in Alexandria, LA
NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2007
Contact Information
2908 JACKSON ST
ALEXANDRIA, LA
ZIP 71301
Phone: (318) 442-6237
Fax: (318) 442-6641
- Individual
- Male
- Surgery
About ROBERT SMITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Smith, a provider established in Alexandria, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962553560 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MD.023234 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1962553560
- Provider Name
- ROBERT C SMITH MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2908 JACKSON ST ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
- Location Phone
- (318) 442-6237
- Location Fax
- (318) 442-6641
- Mailing Address
- 2908 JACKSON ST ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
- Mailing Phone
- (318) 442-6237
- Mailing Fax
- (318) 442-6641
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-12-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-27-2020
- Code Navigator
A surgeon like Robert Smith 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.
- MD.023234
- 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.
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, 30-39 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
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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 1962553560, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962553560, enumerated as an "individual" on January 12, 2007.
The provider is located at 2908 JACKSON ST ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301 and the phone number is (318) 442-6237.
Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
