ABIGAIL MERHI DC
NPI 1255010054
Chiropractor in Rockville, MD

NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2023

Contact Information

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD
ZIP 20850
Phone: (301) 762-6686
Fax: (301) 762-6646

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Chiropractor
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ABIGAIL MERHI

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Abigail Merhi, a provider established in Rockville, Maryland with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255010054 assigned on July 2023. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number S04177 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1255010054
Provider Name
ABIGAIL MERHI DC
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Location Phone
(301) 762-6686
Location Fax
(301) 762-6646
Mailing Address
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Mailing Phone
(301) 762-6686
Mailing Fax
(301) 762-6646
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-18-2023
Last Update Date
07-18-2023
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A chiropractor like Abigail Merhi 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

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
S04177
License State
MD
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Abigail Merhi 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) 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: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • 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 1255010054, we treat the final digit (4) 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 36. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (40 - 36 = 4).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 36

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

The next multiple of ten after 36 is 40. The difference is the calculated check digit.

40 - 36 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1255010054.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Community/Behavioral Health
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Chiropractor
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Physical Therapist
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Nurse Practitioner
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Chiropractor
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Massage Therapist
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Acupuncturist
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255010054, enumerated as an "individual" on July 18, 2023.

The provider is located at 14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 231 ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 and the phone number is (301) 762-6686.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.