DR. JOSEPH CHARLES AUGUSTIN M.D.
NPI 1295904050
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Augusta, GA

NPI Status: Active since February 26, 2008

Contact Information

1355 INDEPENDENCE DR
PHYSICIAN SUITE
AUGUSTA, GA
ZIP 30901
Phone: (706) 722-1244
Fax: (706) 722-6566

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Secondary Taxonomies
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine
PECOS Enrolled

About JOSEPH AUGUSTIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Augustin, a provider established in Augusta, Georgia with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295904050 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2081P2900X with license number 65082 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI: 1295904050
Provider Name: DR. JOSEPH CHARLES AUGUSTIN M.D.
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 1355 INDEPENDENCE DR PHYSICIAN SUITE AUGUSTA, GA 30901
Location Phone: (706) 722-1244
Location Fax: (706) 722-6566
Mailing Address: PO BOX 9234 AUGUSTA, GA 30916
Mailing Phone: (504) 975-5274
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 02-26-2008
Last Update Date: 04-15-2013
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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: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
Taxonomy Code: 2081P2900X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 65082
License State: GA
Taxonomy Description: A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No.	Taxonomy Code	Type	Classification / Specialization	License No. (State)
1	2081P2900X	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine	200864 (LA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joseph Augustin is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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 1295904050, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 8

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Check

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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1295904050.