Individual provider

Roy Meals, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Medicare enrolled

Roy Meals, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, CA, registered under NPI 1881669596. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 170, Los Angeles, CA 90095. 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
G407810 CA Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician
G40781 CA Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician primary

This provider holds licence G407810 issued in CA. 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 - Orthopedic Surgery
PAC ID
8921117458
Enrollment ID
I20110929000475

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery. 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 Hand Surgery covers

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207XS0106X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Orthopaedic Surgery Hand Surgery

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
2086S0105X Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician Surgery of the Hand G407810 CA
207XS0106X Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Hand Surgery G40781 CA 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-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.

NPI1881669596 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateFeb 17, 2006
Last updatedMar 3, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderMale
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 100 UCLA MEDICAL PLAZA SUITE 170
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 319-1234
Mailing address 5767 W CENTURY BLVD STE 400
Los Angeles, CA 90045
The last update on file is Mar 3, 2022. 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

1881669596 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 6 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 8 8 1 6 6 9 5 9
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 7 1 3 6 9 5 9

Sum = 74 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6

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 1881669596?
NPI 1881669596 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Roy Meals, M.D. in Los Angeles, CA. 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 Hand Surgery cover?
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
How do I contact Roy Meals, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (310) 319-1234, last updated Mar 3, 2022. 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 Roy Meals, 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 1881669596 a valid number?
Yes. 1881669596 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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