DR. GERARD EDWARD FARAGE D.C
NPI 1154574028
Chiropractor - Independent Medical Examiner in Grand Rapids, MI

NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2008

Contact Information

1715 4 MILE RD NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
ZIP 49525
Phone: (616) 447-8577

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 33
  • Chiropractor
  • Independent Medical Examiner
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About GERARD FARAGE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gerard Farage, a provider established in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in independent medical examiner and more than 33 years of experience. He graduated from Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic in 1993. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154574028 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NI0013X with license number 2301007051 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1154574028
Provider Name
DR. GERARD EDWARD FARAGE D.C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1715 4 MILE RD NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Location Phone
(616) 447-8577
Mailing Address
1715 4 MILE RD NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
Mailing Phone
(616) 447-8577
Mailing Fax
Medical School Name
LOS ANGELES COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Graduation Year
1993
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-23-2008
Last Update Date
05-13-2016
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A chiropractor like Gerard Farage 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 Independent Medical Examiner

Taxonomy Code
111NI0013X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
2301007051
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A chiropractor and special evaluator not involved with the medical care of the individual examinee that impartially evaluates the care being provided by other practitioners to clarify clinical, disability, liability or other case issues.

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)
1111NI0013XChiropractic Providers

Chiropractor
Independent Medical Examiner

DC23160 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel - HMO
  • MyPriority Value Bronze - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gerard Farage is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

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: 9537057179

    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: I20090827000278

    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? Yes

    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.

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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 1154574028, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).

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

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 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1154574028.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
1715 4 MILE RD NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154574028, enumerated as an "individual" on October 23, 2008.

The provider is located at 1715 4 MILE RD NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 and the phone number is (616) 447-8577.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NI0013X and a focus in Independent Medical Examiner.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Priority Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.