DAVID R FERN M.D.
NPI 1265425581
Specialist in Decatur, GA

NPI Status: Active since August 23, 2005

Contact Information

2665 N DECATUR RD
STE. 730
DECATUR, GA
ZIP 30033
Phone: (404) 508-4320
Fax: (404) 508-4112

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About DAVID FERN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David Fern, a provider established in Decatur, Georgia with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265425581 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 014488 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1265425581
Provider Name
DAVID R FERN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2665 N DECATUR RD STE. 730 DECATUR, GA 30033
Location Phone
(404) 508-4320
Location Fax
(404) 508-4112
Mailing Address
2665 N DECATUR RD STE. 730 DECATUR, GA 30033
Mailing Phone
(404) 508-4320
Mailing Fax
(404) 508-4112
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-23-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
014488
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
D39840MEDICARE UPIN (02)GA 
02BBGKNMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GA 
00160982BMEDICAID (05)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

David Fern 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

  • 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 1265425581, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
1
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 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 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1265425581.

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Surgery
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DECATUR, GA 30033
Specialist
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 550
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 430
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 430
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, STE 430
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 430
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 430
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 330
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 520
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 520
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2665 N DECATUR RD, STE 520
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 330
DECATUR, GA 30033
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2665 N DECATUR RD, STE 630
DECATUR, GA 30033
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2665 N DECATUR RD, STE 630
DECATUR, GA 30033
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 150
DECATUR, GA 30033
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 255
DECATUR, GA 30033
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 750
DECATUR, GA 30033
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2665 N DECATUR RD, SUITE 750
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265425581, enumerated as an "individual" on August 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 2665 N DECATUR RD STE. 730 DECATUR, GA 30033 and the phone number is (404) 508-4320.

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.