DR. GARY FORREST EDWARDS DC, DABCO
NPI 1053322982
Chiropractor - Orthopedic in Hoover, AL
NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2006
Contact Information
5209 PRINCETON WAY
SUITE 601
HOOVER, AL
ZIP 35226
Phone: (205) 989-4114
Fax: (205) 989-7149
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 42
- Chiropractor
- Orthopedic
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About GARY EDWARDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Edwards, a provider established in Hoover, Alabama with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in orthopedic and more than 42 years of experience. He graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 1985. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053322982 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NX0800X with license number 1131 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1053322982
- Provider Name
- DR. GARY FORREST EDWARDS DC, DABCO
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5209 PRINCETON WAY SUITE 601 HOOVER, AL 35226
- Location Phone
- (205) 989-4114
- Location Fax
- (205) 989-7149
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 968 ALABASTER, AL 35007
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 989-4114
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 989-7149
- Medical School Name
- PALMER COLLEGE CHIROPRACTIC - WEST SUNNYVALE
- Graduation Year
- 1985
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-09-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-13-2011
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A chiropractor like Gary Edwards helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
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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
Chiropractor Orthopedic
- Taxonomy Code
- 111NX0800X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- 1131
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- Chiropractic Orthopedics/Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine is defined as that branch of chiropractic medicine that includes the continued acquisition of knowledge relative to both normal functions and diseases of the human body as they relate to the bones, joints, capsules, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, their complete neurological and vascular components, referred organ systems and contiguous tissues. This also includes the development and perfection of skills relative to health maintenance when such exists and when not, the investigations, historical review, physical detection, correlative diagnosis development and complete management of any disorder within the bounds defined herein. Also necessary is the delivery of the combined knowledge and skill on a primary basis to patients who both need and desire this service to the eventual outcome of remissions, whenever resolution is not readily achievable. In addition the certified chiropractic orthopedist/neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist provides consultation services at the request of other qualified doctors seeking assistance in the care of their patients. The chiropractic orthopedist/neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist may also engage in the teaching and or research of subjects and materials relevant to pursuing the quest for knowledge in the ever changing field of the orthopedic specialty.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| T73795 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | AL | |
| 051556960EDW | MEDICARE PIN (08) | AL | |
| 510-01421 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Gary Edwards is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
PECOS PAC ID: 2769401629
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20051123000074, I20141111000897
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
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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 1053322982, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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.
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1053322982, enumerated as an "individual" on August 09, 2006.
The provider is located at 5209 PRINCETON WAY SUITE 601 HOOVER, AL 35226 and the phone number is (205) 989-4114.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NX0800X and a focus in Orthopedic.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
