DOUGLAS LU, DC, PT, PA
NPI 1992998546
Chiropractor in San Antonio, TX

NPI Status: Active since August 27, 2007

Contact Information

2002 BABCOCK RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78229
Phone: (210) 797-2253
Fax: (210) 614-4844

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About DOUGLAS LU, DC, PT, PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Lu, Dc, Pt, Pa, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas operating as a Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992998546 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 9318 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. Douglas Lu, Dc, Pt, Pa operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Douglas Lu D.c., P.t. (Proprietor)

NPI
1992998546
Provider Name
DOUGLAS LU, DC, PT, PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2002 BABCOCK RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Location Phone
(210) 797-2253
Location Fax
(210) 614-4844
Mailing Address
2002 BABCOCK RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Mailing Phone
(210) 797-2253
Mailing Fax
(210) 614-4844
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-27-2007
Last Update Date
08-27-2007
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A chiropractor like Douglas Lu, Dc, Pt, Pa helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.

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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

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
9318
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1225100000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Physical Therapist

1169100 (TX)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DOUGLAS LU D.C., P.T.

Authorized Official Title
PROPRIETOR
Authorized Official Phone
(210) 707-2253

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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 1992998546, we treat the final digit (6) 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 84. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 84 = 6).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 8 + 24 = 84

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

The next multiple of ten after 84 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.

90 - 84 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1992998546.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Chiropractor
2002 BABCOCK RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Chiropractor
2002 BABCOCK RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992998546, enumerated as an "organization" on August 27, 2007.

The provider is located at 2002 BABCOCK RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 and the phone number is (210) 797-2253.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.