MEDICAL SPECIALISTS INC., PC
MEDICAL SPECIALISTS INC., PC is an organization registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1003148685, based in Munster, IN. The organization lists 2 taxonomy classifications, with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician recorded as primary.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Munster, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 8, 2026. Parking is available about 0.35 mi away. A pharmacy sits 0.29 mi from the entrance (Walgreens), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.30 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 563 ft ~3 min
Parking 0.26 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Noodles & Company 0.26 mi ~6 min
9140 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Su-We 10:30-21:00; Th-Sa 10:30-22:00
Restaurant True BBQ and Whiskey Bar 0.26 mi ~6 min
8940 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Pharmacy Walgreens 0.29 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Potbelly 0.29 mi ~6 min
9148 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Coffee Starbucks 0.30 mi ~6 min
9150 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites Munster 0.32 mi ~7 min
Parking 0.35 mi ~7 min
Hotel Homewood Suites 0.38 mi ~8 min
Convenience Marathon 0.48 mi ~10 min
9451 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Gas station Marathon 0.49 mi ~10 min
9451 Calumet Avenue, Munster 46321
Hotel Hyatt Place Munster 0.49 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
NPPES does not list a state licence number for this record. That is not unusual — organizations and some provider types are not required to file one. Verify current licensure with the relevant state board before care.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Orthopaedic Surgery covers
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. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207X00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207XX0004X | Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Foot and Ankle Surgery | — | IN | |
| 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician | — | IN | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-2 identifies an organization — a clinic, hospital, group practice, laboratory, or supplier. Individual clinicians working there hold their own NPI-1 numbers separately, so a bill may reference both.
| NPI | 1003148685 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization (NPI-2) |
| Enumeration date | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Last updated | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Status | Active |
| Practice address |
9034 COLUMBIA AVE Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-0296 Fax (219) 836-0570 |
| Mailing address |
757-45TH STREET STE 201 Munster, IN 46321 |
| Other names |
Medical Specialists Center For Orthopaedics & Center For Podiatry Former Legal Name |
| Other identifiers |
100157820
· Medicaid (IN) |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Sum = 55 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.