DR. KATHLEEN M CARTEN D.C.
NPI 1285844555
Chiropractor - Neurology in Westwood, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2007

Contact Information

745 HIGH ST
SUITE 218
WESTWOOD, MA
ZIP 02090
Phone: (781) 329-6061

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Chiropractor
  • Neurology

About KATHLEEN CARTEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kathleen Carten, a provider established in Westwood, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in neurology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285844555 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NN0400X with license number 1381 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1285844555
Provider Name
DR. KATHLEEN M CARTEN D.C.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
745 HIGH ST SUITE 218 WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Location Phone
(781) 329-6061
Mailing Address
745 HIGH ST SUITE 218 WESTWOOD, MA 02090
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-23-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A chiropractor like Kathleen Carten 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 Neurology

Taxonomy Code
111NN0400X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
1381
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal - and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the nervous system and consequently the physiology and behavior of an individual. Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category: learning and attention disorders, headaches, vertigo, pain syndromes, developmental disorders, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke, movement disorders, and many other conditions.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
Y36312MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 

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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 1285844555, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1285844555.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
745 HIGH ST, SUITE 240
WESTWOOD, MA 02090
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Psychologist
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WESTWOOD, MA 02090

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285844555, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2007.

The provider is located at 745 HIGH ST SUITE 218 WESTWOOD, MA 02090 and the phone number is (781) 329-6061.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NN0400X and a focus in Neurology.

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