AMHERST HEALTH DEPARTMENT
NPI 1154454387
Public Health or Welfare in Amherst, MA

NPI Status: Active since March 14, 2007

Contact Information

70 BOLTWOOD WALK
AMHERST, MA
ZIP 01002
Phone: (413) 259-3077
Fax: (413) 259-2404

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About AMHERST HEALTH DEPARTMENT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Amherst Health Department, a provider established in Amherst, Massachusetts operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154454387 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Amherst Health Department. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Emma Dragon Rn, Bsn (Amherst Health Director)

NPI
1154454387
Provider Legal Name
TOWN OF AMHERST
Other Organization Name
AMHERST HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
70 BOLTWOOD WALK AMHERST, MA 01002
Location Phone
(413) 259-3077
Location Fax
(413) 259-2404
Mailing Address
70 BOLTWOOD WALK AMHERST, MA 01002
Mailing Phone
(413) 259-3077
Mailing Fax
(413) 259-2404
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-14-2007
Last Update Date
02-11-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Public Health or Welfare

Taxonomy Code
251K00000X
Type
Agencies

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

MS. EMMA DRAGON RN, BSN

Authorized Official Title
AMHERST HEALTH DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(413) 259-3077

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 30mcg/0.3ml bst

This is an administration of a COVID-19 vaccine, specifically 30 micrograms in a 0.3 milliliter dosage. The vaccine helps your body build protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Adm sarscv2 30mcg trs-sucr b

This service involves the administration of a 30mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, which helps protect against COVID-19. The 'trs-sucr b' indicates it's stabilized with sugars for effectiveness. It's a crucial step in maintaining your health during the pandemic.

This service was performed 249 times for 247 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 13 res

The "Fee Covid-19 Vac 13 Res" service refers to a charge for the 13th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, typically for individuals requiring additional doses due to specific health conditions. It's crucial to follow your healthcare provider's advice for your health safety.

This service was performed 179 times for 179 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 1154454387, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 5 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1154454387.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
70 BOLTWOOD WALK
AMHERST, MA 01002
Social Worker (Clinical)
70 BOLTWOOD WALK
AMHERST, MA 01002

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154454387, enumerated as an "organization" on March 14, 2007.

The provider is located at 70 BOLTWOOD WALK AMHERST, MA 01002 and the phone number is (413) 259-3077.

Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.