DR. MICHAEL S SPEARMAN D.C.
NPI 1144435223
Chiropractor - Nutrition in Los Angeles, CA
NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2007
Contact Information
1279 N BERENDO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90029
Phone: (323) 663-1066
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 30
- Chiropractor
- Nutrition
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About MICHAEL SPEARMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Spearman, a provider established in Los Angeles, California with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in nutrition and more than 30 years of experience. He graduated from Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic in 1996. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144435223 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NN1001X with license number DC24621 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1144435223
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL S SPEARMAN D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1279 N BERENDO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
- Location Phone
- (323) 663-1066
- Mailing Address
- 1279 N BERENDO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
- Mailing Phone
- (323) 663-1066
- Medical School Name
- LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
- Graduation Year
- 1996
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 10-10-2011
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A chiropractor like Michael Spearman 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 Nutrition
- Taxonomy Code
- 111NN1001X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- DC24621
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- Chiropractic Nutrition is that specialty within the chiropractic profession that deals with the overall factors that affect the patient's ability to maintain the manipulative correction and thus sustain better neurological integrity. The Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist will perform extensive research on the patient's previous health history, ethnicity, and any family history related to what the patient is being treated for. Patients fill out questionnaires concerning dietary and sleep patterns and previous or present symptomology. A nutrition examination would be performed to assess areas such as absorption rates, adrenal function, kidney health, lung health etc. The patient is often instructed on how to check the pH of their saliva and urine, test for the presence of Candida Albicans, etc., at home. Outside laboratory testing includes blood, urine, hair analysis, food allergy testing etc. The patient's prescription and over the counter medications are recorded and analyzed.
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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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200290216 | OTHER (01) | CA | EIN |
| 75390 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | CA | |
| 1346406527 | OTHER (01) | CA | NPI-2 |
| DC24621 | OTHER (01) | CA | MEDICARE ID (PTAN) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Michael Spearman 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: 4284895731
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: I20120411000653
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 1144435223, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
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 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90029
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144435223, enumerated as an "individual" on May 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 1279 N BERENDO ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90029 and the phone number is (323) 663-1066.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NN1001X and a focus in Nutrition.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
