DR. MEGAN LEIGH LAFAVE D.C.
NPI 1235461187
Chiropractor in Buffalo, NY
NPI Status: Active since February 03, 2010
Contact Information
487 MAIN ST FL 4
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
Phone: (716) 322-0060
Fax: (888) 484-2163
- Individual
- Female
- Chiropractor
- Accepts Insurance
About MEGAN LAFAVE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Megan Lafave, a provider established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235461187 assigned on February 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number X011780 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1235461187
- Provider Name
- DR. MEGAN LEIGH LAFAVE D.C.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 487 MAIN ST FL 4 BUFFALO, NY 14203
- Location Phone
- (716) 322-0060
- Location Fax
- (888) 484-2163
- Mailing Address
- 3868 E ROBINSON RD AMHERST, NY 14228
- Mailing Phone
- (716) 564-2225
- Mailing Fax
- (888) 484-2163
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-03-2010
- Last Update Date
- 09-27-2024
- Code Navigator
A chiropractor like Megan Lafave 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.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 3868 E Robinson Rd
Amherst, NY 14228
(716) 564-2225 - 7312 Niagara Falls Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 236-7176
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
- Taxonomy Code
- 111N00000X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- X011780
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
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 | 111N00000X | Chiropractic Providers | Chiropractor | 011780 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
- Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
- Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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.
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
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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 1235461187, 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.
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 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235461187, enumerated as an "individual" on February 03, 2010.
The provider is located at 487 MAIN ST FL 4 BUFFALO, NY 14203 and the phone number is (716) 322-0060.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
