JAMES MICHAEL JOHNSTON JR. M.D.
NPI 1154544401
Neurological Surgery in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since April 11, 2007
Contact Information
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (205) 939-9100
- Individual
- Male
- Neurological Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About JAMES JOHNSTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Johnston, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154544401 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number 30171 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1154544401
- Provider Name
- JAMES MICHAEL JOHNSTON JR. M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1600 7TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
- Location Phone
- (205) 939-9100
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 55310 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35255
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 731-9701
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-31-2011
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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
Neurological Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207T00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 30171
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207T00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Neurological Surgery | 2006031525 (MO) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 051107799 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS |
| 051107797 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS |
| 051107795 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS |
| 120555 | MEDICAID (05) | AL | |
| 051107798 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS |
| 120554 | MEDICAID (05) | AL | |
| 120556 | MEDICAID (05) | AL | |
| 120551 | MEDICAID (05) | AL | |
| 00189068 | MEDICAID (05) | MS | |
| 102I143451 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | AL | |
| 051107795 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS OF ALABAMA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
James Johnston is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
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.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 35233 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $122.31
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.57
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $66.08
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
- Average Established Patient Copayment $16.52
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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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 1154544401, we treat the final digit (1) 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 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).
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 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154544401, enumerated as an "individual" on April 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 1600 7TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (205) 939-9100.
Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
