DR. AUGUSTUS J GOFORTH III MD
NPI 1013915347
Otolaryngology in Greenville, SC
NPI Status: Active since July 11, 2005
Contact Information
131 COMMONWEALTH DR
SUITE 230
GREENVILLE, SC
ZIP 29615
Phone: (864) 281-9440
Fax: (864) 281-9443
- Individual
- Male
- Otolaryngology
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About AUGUSTUS GOFORTH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Augustus Goforth, a provider established in Greenville, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Otolaryngology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1013915347 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Y00000X with license number SC10344 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1013915347
- Provider Name
- DR. AUGUSTUS J GOFORTH III MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 131 COMMONWEALTH DR SUITE 230 GREENVILLE, SC 29615
- Location Phone
- (864) 281-9440
- Location Fax
- (864) 281-9443
- Mailing Address
- 131 COMMONWEALTH DR SUITE 230 GREENVILLE, SC 29615
- Mailing Phone
- (864) 281-9440
- Mailing Fax
- (864) 281-9443
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 07-11-2005
- Last Update Date
- 12-14-2011
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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
Otolaryngology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Y00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- SC10344
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103444 | MEDICAID (05) | SC | |
| E44338 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | SC |
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 46% | 365 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 43% | 653 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan | 13% | 632 |
| Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen | ||
| Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | 61% | 277 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis | ||
| Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older | 3% | 328 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months | ||
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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 1013915347, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1013915347, enumerated as an "individual" on July 11, 2005.
The provider is located at 131 COMMONWEALTH DR SUITE 230 GREENVILLE, SC 29615 and the phone number is (864) 281-9440.
Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
