DR. ALFRED OSWALD HEATH M.D.
NPI 1982710877
Surgery in St. Thomas, VI

NPI Status: Active since August 22, 2006

Contact Information

MEDICAL ARTS COMPLEX
SUITE #2
ST. THOMAS, VI
ZIP 00802
Phone: (340) 774-3538
Fax: (340) 774-3538

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About ALFRED HEATH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alfred Heath, a provider established in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982710877 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number 69 (VI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1982710877
Provider Name
DR. ALFRED OSWALD HEATH M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
MEDICAL ARTS COMPLEX SUITE #2 ST. THOMAS, VI 00802
Location Phone
(340) 774-3538
Location Fax
(340) 774-3538
Mailing Address
PO BOX 8237 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VI 00801
Mailing Phone
(340) 776-1273
Mailing Fax
(340) 774-3538
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-22-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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A surgeon like Alfred Heath 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

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Classification

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
69
License State
VI
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
F46619MEDICARE UPIN (02)VI 

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, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 30 times for 20 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 1982710877, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1982710877.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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ST.THOMAS, VI 00802
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL ARTS COMPLEX, SUITE 11
ST. THOMAS, VI 00802

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982710877, enumerated as an "individual" on August 22, 2006.

The provider is located at MEDICAL ARTS COMPLEX SUITE #2 ST. THOMAS, VI 00802 and the phone number is (340) 774-3538.

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.