FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC DBA FIRSTHEALTH WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC
NPI 1316626104
Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Pinehurst, NC

NPI Status: Active since July 18, 2023

Contact Information

220 PAGE ROAD N
SUITE 700
PINEHURST, NC
ZIP 28374
Phone: (910) 375-7344

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  • Organization
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance

About FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC DBA FIRSTHEALTH WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc Dba Firsthealth Weight Management Clinic, a provider established in Pinehurst, North Carolina operating as a Preventive Medicine, focusing in obesity medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1316626104 assigned on July 2023. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083B0002X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. Firsthealth Of The Carolinas, Inc Dba Firsthealth Weight Management Clinic operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's . The authorized official of this NPI record is Mickey Wheless Foster (Ceo-firsthealth Of The Carolinas)

NPI
1316626104
Provider Legal Name
FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS, INC DBA FIRSTHEALTH WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLINIC
Other Organization Name
Other Name Type
(6)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
220 PAGE ROAD N SUITE 700 PINEHURST, NC 28374
Location Phone
(910) 375-7344
Mailing Address
220 PAGE ROAD N SUITE 700 PINEHURST, NC 28374
Mailing Phone
(910) 715-8950
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-18-2023
Last Update Date
09-10-2025
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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

Preventive Medicine Obesity Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2083B0002X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

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:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Home Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with UNC Health Alliance - EPO
  • Blue Home Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | with UNC Health Alliance - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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

MICKEY WHELESS FOSTER

Authorized Official Title
CEO-FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS
Authorized Official Phone
(910) 715-1000

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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 1316626104, we treat the final digit (4) 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 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 4).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
4
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 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 46

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

The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 46 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1316626104.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 300
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 200
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Specialist
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 500
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 600
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Specialist
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 600
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Specialist
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 500
PINEHURST, NC 28374
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 PAGE ROAD N, SUITE 400
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1316626104, enumerated as an "organization" on July 18, 2023.

The provider is located at 220 PAGE ROAD N SUITE 700 PINEHURST, NC 28374 and the phone number is (910) 375-7344.

Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083B0002X and a focus in Obesity Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.