RICHARD JOSEPH LEIGH DC
NPI 1275645046
Chiropractor in Westford, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

288 LITTLETON RD
SUITE 3
WESTFORD, MA
ZIP 01886
Phone: (978) 692-4476
Fax: (978) 692-2134

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor

About RICHARD LEIGH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Leigh, a provider established in Westford, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275645046 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 1750 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1275645046
Provider Name
RICHARD JOSEPH LEIGH DC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
288 LITTLETON RD SUITE 3 WESTFORD, MA 01886
Location Phone
(978) 692-4476
Location Fax
(978) 692-2134
Mailing Address
288 LITTLETON RD SUITE 3 WESTFORD, MA 01886
Mailing Phone
(978) 692-4476
Mailing Fax
(978) 692-2134
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
11-02-2007
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A chiropractor like Richard Leigh 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

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Classification

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
1750
License State
MA
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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Y36226MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 
U06279MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 

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 341 times for 33 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 315 times for 24 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 1275645046, 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

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 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 8 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1275645046.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
288 LITTLETON RD
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Dentist (General Practice)
288 LITTLETON RD, SUITE 9
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Dentist (General Practice)
288 LITTLETON RD, SUITE 9
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Counselor (Mental Health)
288 LITTLETON RD
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Optometrist
288 LITTLETON RD, SUITE 2
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Social Worker (Clinical)
288 LITTLETON RD, SUITE 29
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Dentist (General Practice)
288 LITTLETON RD
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Chiropractor
288 LITTLETON RD, SUITE 3
WESTFORD, MA 01886
Behavior Analyst
288 LITTLETON RD
WESTFORD, MA 01886

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275645046, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 288 LITTLETON RD SUITE 3 WESTFORD, MA 01886 and the phone number is (978) 692-4476.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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