Individual provider

Gerald Wright, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Physician Surgery Physician Medicare enrolled

Gerald Wright, M.D. is a Surgical Oncology Physician in Grand Rapids, MI, registered under NPI 1700199809. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 145 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 5500, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
4301096389 MI Surgical Oncology Physician primary
4301096389 MI Surgery Physician

This provider holds licence 4301096389 issued in MI. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Surgical Oncology
PAC ID
5395973101
Enrollment ID
I20150218001021

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Surgical Oncology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Surgical Oncology covers

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2086X0206X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Surgery Surgical Oncology

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.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2086X0206X Surgical Oncology Physician Surgical Oncology 4301096389 MI primary
208600000X Surgery Physician 4301096389 MI

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-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1700199809 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJul 17, 2010
Last updatedFeb 23, 2021
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 145 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 5500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 267-8540
Mailing address 100 MICHIGAN ST NE MC 845
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The last update on file is Feb 23, 2021. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1700199809 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
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 7 0 0 1 9 9 8 0
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 7 0 0 2 9 9 8 0

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

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.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1700199809?
NPI 1700199809 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Gerald Wright, M.D. in Grand Rapids, MI. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Surgical Oncology cover?
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
How do I contact Gerald Wright, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (616) 267-8540, last updated Feb 23, 2021. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Gerald Wright, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1700199809 a valid number?
Yes. 1700199809 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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