JAMES FREDERICK 'RICK' HAMMESFAHR M.D.
NPI 1235187733
Specialist in Marietta, GA

NPI Status: Active since May 05, 2006

Contact Information

1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD
MARIETTA, GA
ZIP 30068
Phone: (770) 565-0011
Fax: (770) 565-9866

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About JAMES HAMMESFAHR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Hammesfahr, a provider established in Marietta, Georgia with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235187733 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 020113 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1235187733
Provider Name
JAMES FREDERICK 'RICK' HAMMESFAHR M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD MARIETTA, GA 30068
Location Phone
(770) 565-0011
Location Fax
(770) 565-9866
Mailing Address
1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD MARIETTA, GA 30068
Mailing Phone
(770) 565-0011
Mailing Fax
(770) 565-9866
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-05-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. James Hammesfahr opted out of Medicare effective on 06-15-2016 until 06-15-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
020113
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D29735MEDICARE UPIN (02)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Hammesfahr 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

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 06-15-2016

  • Opt-Out End Date: 06-15-2026

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? 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

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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 1235187733, 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1235187733.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD
MARIETTA, GA 30068
Specialist
1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD
MARIETTA, GA 30068
Orthopaedic Surgery
1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD
MARIETTA, GA 30068

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235187733, enumerated as an "individual" on May 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 1211 JOHNSON FERRY RD MARIETTA, GA 30068 and the phone number is (770) 565-0011.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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