DR. DAVID ROBERT HESTON BALLARD DC
NPI 1255963526
Chiropractor in Homer, AK

NPI Status: Active since February 05, 2020

Contact Information

141 W PIONEER AVE
HOMER, AK
ZIP 99603
Phone: (907) 235-5173
Fax: (907) 235-7186

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance

About DAVID BALLARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Ballard, a provider established in Homer, Alaska with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255963526 assigned on February 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 156437 (AK). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1255963526
Provider Name
DR. DAVID ROBERT HESTON BALLARD DC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
141 W PIONEER AVE HOMER, AK 99603
Location Phone
(907) 235-5173
Location Fax
(907) 235-7186
Mailing Address
141 W PIONEER AVE HOMER, AK 99603
Mailing Phone
(907) 399-3144
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-05-2020
Last Update Date
02-05-2020
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A chiropractor like David Ballard 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.
156437
License State
AK
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Moda Select Alaska Bronze 6500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Bronze HDHP 5500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Bronze - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Gold - PPO
  • Moda Select Alaska Standard Silver - PPO

*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, 1-2 spinal regions

Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.

This service was performed 35 times for 12 patients

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.

This service was performed 53 times for 16 patients

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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 1255963526, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 9 → 18 → 9 3 → 6 2 → 4

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 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 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 1255963526.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Chiropractor
141 W PIONEER AVE
HOMER, AK 99603
Chiropractor (Internist)
141 W PIONEER AVE
HOMER, AK 99603
Massage Therapist
141 W PIONEER AVE
HOMER, AK 99603
Massage Therapist
141 W PIONEER AVE
HOMER, AK 99603

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255963526, enumerated as an "individual" on February 05, 2020.

The provider is located at 141 W PIONEER AVE HOMER, AK 99603 and the phone number is (907) 235-5173.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Moda Health Plan, Inc.. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.