MS. MELISSA ANN FORD COX MS, NC
NPI 1003572462
Nutritionist in Oakland, CA

NPI Status: Active since November 10, 2021

Contact Information

1924 E 38TH ST
OAKLAND, CA
ZIP 94602
Phone: (415) 722-5011

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nutritionist

About MELISSA FORD COX

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Ford Cox, a provider established in Oakland, California with a medical specialization in Nutritionist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003572462 assigned on November 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 133N00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1003572462
Provider Name
MS. MELISSA ANN FORD COX MS, NC
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1924 E 38TH ST OAKLAND, CA 94602
Location Phone
(415) 722-5011
Mailing Address
1924 E 38TH ST OAKLAND, CA 94602
Mailing Phone
(415) 722-5011
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-10-2021
Last Update Date
11-10-2021
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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

Nutritionist

Taxonomy Code
133N00000X
Type
Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.

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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 1003572462, we treat the final digit (2) 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).

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
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
2
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 0 → 0 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 48

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

The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 48 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1003572462.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003572462, enumerated as an "individual" on November 10, 2021.

The provider is located at 1924 E 38TH ST OAKLAND, CA 94602 and the phone number is (415) 722-5011.

Nutritionist with taxonomy code 133N00000X.