BANKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NPI 1124112339
Public Health or Welfare in Homer, GA

NPI Status: Active since October 03, 2006

Contact Information

667 THOMPSON STREET
HOMER, GA
ZIP 30547
Phone: (706) 677-2296
Fax: (706) 677-4042

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About BANKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Banks County Health Department, a provider established in Homer, Georgia operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1124112339 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X with license number 015524 (GA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is David N Westfall M.d. (Public Health Director)

NPI
1124112339
Provider Name
BANKS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
667 THOMPSON STREET HOMER, GA 30547
Location Phone
(706) 677-2296
Location Fax
(706) 677-4042
Mailing Address
667 THOMPSON ST HOMER, GA 30547
Mailing Phone
(706) 677-2296
Mailing Fax
(706) 677-4042
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-03-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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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

Public Health or Welfare

Taxonomy Code
251K00000X
Type
Agencies
License No.
015524
License State
GA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DAVID N WESTFALL M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(706) 677-2296

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
39253OTHER (01)GAAVESIS PROVIDER NUMBER
00456442NMEDICAID (05)GA 
00051972BMEDICAID (05)GA 
00442945BMEDICAID (05)GA 
00479751EMEDICAID (05)GA 
00058638AMEDICAID (05)GA 
338783OTHER (01)GAWELLCARE PROVIDER NUMBER
10044114OTHER (01)GAAMERIGROUP PROVIDER NUMBE
9179947OTHER (01)GADORAL PROVIDER NUMBER

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.

Adm sarscov2 50mcg/0.25mlbst

This procedure involves administering a dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The specific dosage is 50 micrograms in a 0.25 milliliter booster shot. This vaccine helps your body build immunity against the COVID-19 virus. It's a key part of global efforts to control the pandemic.

This service was performed 26 times for 26 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 85 times for 84 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 14 res

The "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.

This service was performed 40 times for 40 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

This service was performed 80 times for 80 patients

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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 1124112339, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 2 → 4 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1124112339.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1124112339, enumerated as an "organization" on October 03, 2006.

The provider is located at 667 THOMPSON STREET HOMER, GA 30547 and the phone number is (706) 677-2296.

Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Wellcare and Amerigroup. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.