APEX BRAIN CENTERS
NPI 1154707453
Chiropractor - Neurology in Asheville, NC

NPI Status: Active since August 10, 2015

Contact Information

2 WALDEN RIDGE DR
SUITE 80
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28803
Phone: (828) 708-5274
Fax: (866) 447-7164

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  • Neurology

About APEX BRAIN CENTERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Apex Brain Centers, a provider established in Asheville, North Carolina operating as a Chiropractor, focusing in neurology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154707453 assigned on August 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NN0400X with license number 3403 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The provider's is doing business as Apex Brain Centers. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Michael S Trayford Dc (Owner)

NPI
1154707453
Provider Legal Name
DR MICHAEL S TRAYFORD PC
Other Organization Name
APEX BRAIN CENTERS
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
2 WALDEN RIDGE DR SUITE 80 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Location Phone
(828) 708-5274
Location Fax
(866) 447-7164
Mailing Address
2 WALDEN RIDGE DR SUITE 80 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Mailing Phone
(828) 708-5274
Mailing Fax
(866) 447-7164
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-10-2015
Last Update Date
08-10-2015
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A chiropractor like Apex Brain Centers 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 Neurology

Taxonomy Code
111NN0400X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
3403
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal - and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the nervous system and consequently the physiology and behavior of an individual. Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category: learning and attention disorders, headaches, vertigo, pain syndromes, developmental disorders, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke, movement disorders, and many other conditions.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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.

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

DR. MICHAEL S TRAYFORD DC

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(828) 708-5274

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
2458124AMEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 

Reviews for APEX BRAIN CENTERS

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Cat on December 10, 2024

    This provider Apex Brain Center does NOT accept Medicare or Medicaid as stated in this profile.

  • 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 1154707453, 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 47. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 47 = 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.

    Pos 1
    1
    Doubled → 2
    Pos 2
    1
    Unchanged
    Pos 3
    5
    Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
    Pos 4
    4
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    7
    Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
    Pos 6
    0
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    7
    Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
    Pos 8
    4
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    5
    Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
    Check
    3
    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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1

    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 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 47

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

    The next multiple of ten after 47 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    50 - 47 = 3
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1154707453.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

    Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, SUITE 20B
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    Audiologist
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, SUITE 40
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    Plastic Surgery
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, SUITE 20B
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    Chiropractor (Neurology)
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, SUITE 80
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    In Home Supportive Care
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, UNIT 20-A
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    In Home Supportive Care
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, SUITE 20-A
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
    Nursing Care
    2 WALDEN RIDGE DR, UNIT 20-A
    ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154707453, enumerated as an "organization" on August 10, 2015.

    The provider is located at 2 WALDEN RIDGE DR SUITE 80 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 and the phone number is (828) 708-5274.

    Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NN0400X and a focus in Neurology.

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