JUSTIN L SHIELDS III M.D.
NPI 1255359386
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Pensacola, FL

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2006

Contact Information

540 FONTAINE ST
PENSACOLA, FL
ZIP 32503
Phone: (850) 484-4775
Fax: (850) 484-4775

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Dermatology
  • MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

About JUSTIN SHIELDS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Justin Shields, a provider established in Pensacola, Florida with a medical specialization in Dermatology, focusing in mohs-micrographic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255359386 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ND0101X with license number ME45060 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1255359386
Provider Name
JUSTIN L SHIELDS III M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
540 FONTAINE ST PENSACOLA, FL 32503
Location Phone
(850) 484-4775
Location Fax
(850) 484-4775
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1555 GULF BREEZE, FL 32562
Mailing Phone
(850) 484-4775
Mailing Fax
(850) 484-4775
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-17-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Dermatology MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207ND0101X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME45060
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
E17823MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
17610MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 

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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 1255359386, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
6
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 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7

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 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1255359386.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
540 FONTAINE ST
PENSACOLA, FL 32503
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
540 FONTAINE ST
PENSACOLA, FL 32503
Physician Assistant
540 FONTAINE ST
PENSACOLA, FL 32503
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
540 FONTAINE ST
PENSACOLA, FL 32503

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255359386, enumerated as an "individual" on July 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 540 FONTAINE ST PENSACOLA, FL 32503 and the phone number is (850) 484-4775.

Dermatology with taxonomy code 207ND0101X and a focus in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery.

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