MR. BEN BOWERS DC, DABCI
NPI 1275638074
Chiropractor - Internist in Wichita, KS

NPI Status: Active since September 14, 2006

Contact Information

3450 N ROCK RD
SUITE 503
WICHITA, KS
ZIP 67226
Phone: (316) 636-5333
Fax: (316) 636-5338

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Internist

About BEN BOWERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ben Bowers, a provider established in Wichita, Kansas with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in internist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275638074 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NI0900X with license number 01-3858 (KS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1275638074
Provider Name
MR. BEN BOWERS DC, DABCI
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3450 N ROCK RD SUITE 503 WICHITA, KS 67226
Location Phone
(316) 636-5333
Location Fax
(316) 636-5338
Mailing Address
3450 N ROCK RD SUITE 503 WICHITA, KS 67226
Mailing Phone
(316) 636-5333
Mailing Fax
(316) 636-5338
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-14-2006
Last Update Date
11-25-2008
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A chiropractor like Ben Bowers 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 Internist

Taxonomy Code
111NI0900X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
01-3858
License State
KS
Taxonomy Description
The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U06410MEDICARE UPIN (02)KS 
060828OTHER (01)KSBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

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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 1275638074, 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1275638074.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
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WICHITA, KS 67226
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3450 N ROCK RD, STE 208
WICHITA, KS 67226
Home Health
3450 N ROCK RD, STE 603-B
WICHITA, KS 67226
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3450 N ROCK RD
WICHITA, KS 67226
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3450 N ROCK RD
WICHITA, KS 67226

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275638074, enumerated as an "individual" on September 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 3450 N ROCK RD SUITE 503 WICHITA, KS 67226 and the phone number is (316) 636-5333.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NI0900X and a focus in Internist.

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