BMI NEPHROLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
NPI 1275774432
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in High Point, NC

NPI Status: Active since March 18, 2009

Contact Information

635 N MAIN ST
HIGH POINT, NC
ZIP 27260
Phone: (336) 887-0038
Fax: (336) 885-8096

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  • Organization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 34D0925084
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 02-16-2027

About BMI NEPHROLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bmi Nephrology Systems, Inc., an internist established in High Point, North Carolina operating as a Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275774432 assigned on March 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 9401418 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. Bmi Nephrology Systems, Inc. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Benjamin M. Igwemezie M.d. (Owner/physician)

NPI
1275774432
Provider Name
BMI NEPHROLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
635 N MAIN ST HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Location Phone
(336) 887-0038
Location Fax
(336) 885-8096
Mailing Address
635 N MAIN ST HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Mailing Phone
(336) 887-0038
Mailing Fax
(336) 885-8096
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-18-2009
Last Update Date
03-18-2009
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An internist like Bmi Nephrology Systems, Inc. is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
9401418
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. BENJAMIN M. IGWEMEZIE M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER/PHYSICIAN
Authorized Official Phone
(336) 887-0038

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
G29211MEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 
8945208MEDICAID (05)NC 

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
34D0925084
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
February 17, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
February 16, 2027
Laboratory Director
BENJAMIN IGWEMEZIE MD
Certificate Type
Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP)
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Bmi Nephrology Systems, Inc. in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist that performs specific microscopy procedures during the course of a patient's visit. A limited list of provider-performed microscopy procedures is included under this certificate type, which are categorized as moderate complexity testing.

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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 1275774432, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
2
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 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 3 → 6

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 + 4 + 7 + 8 + 4 + 6 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1275774432.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
635 N MAIN ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
635 N MAIN ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Physician Assistant
635 N MAIN ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27260
Social Worker (Clinical)
635 N MAIN ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27260

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275774432, enumerated as an "organization" on March 18, 2009.

The provider is located at 635 N MAIN ST HIGH POINT, NC 27260 and the phone number is (336) 887-0038.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

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