PORTSMOUTH HEALTH DISTRICT
NPI 1295795078
Public Health or Welfare in Portsmouth, VA
NPI Status: Active since March 24, 2006
Contact Information
1701 HIGH STREET
SUITE 102
PORTSMOUTH, VA
ZIP 23704
Phone: (757) 393-8585
Fax: (757) 393-8027
- Organization
- Public Health or Welfare
- CLIA Number: 49D0230584
- CLIA Cert. Type: Public Health Laboratories
- CLIA Exp. Date: 08-18-2026
About PORTSMOUTH HEALTH DISTRICT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Portsmouth Health District, a provider established in Portsmouth, Virginia operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295795078 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. The provider's other name is Portsmouth Health District. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. David Chang M.d. (Health Director)
- NPI
- 1295795078
- Provider Legal Name
- COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
- Other Organization Name
- PORTSMOUTH HEALTH DISTRICT
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1701 HIGH STREET SUITE 102 PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
- Location Phone
- (757) 393-8585
- Location Fax
- (757) 393-8027
- Mailing Address
- 1701 HIGH STREET SUITE 102 PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704
- Mailing Phone
- (757) 393-8585
- Mailing Fax
- (757) 393-8027
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-24-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-02-2012
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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
Public Health or Welfare
- Taxonomy Code
- 251K00000X
- Type
- Agencies
- License State
- VA
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49-7512-0 | MEDICAID (05) | VA | |
| 600699130 | MEDICARE PIN (08) |
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.
Administration of influenza virus vaccine
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThe quadrivalent influenza vaccine is a shot to protect you from four different flu viruses. It's preservative-free and given in a 0.5 ml dose. It helps your body build immunity to the flu, reducing your risk of getting sick.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsCLIA 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
- 49D0230584
- Facility Type
- Public Health Laboratories
- Certificate Effective Date
- August 19, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- August 18, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- DR. BILLIE BLAIR-TAYLOR MD
- Certificate Type
- Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP)
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Portsmouth Health District 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 1295795078, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295795078, enumerated as an "organization" on March 24, 2006.
The provider is located at 1701 HIGH STREET SUITE 102 PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704 and the phone number is (757) 393-8585.
Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
