WALTER HANSFORD WATFORD JR. MD
NPI 1326037920
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since October 17, 2005

Contact Information

2151 HIGHLAND AVE S
SUITE 320
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35205
Phone: (205) 971-7500

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease

About WALTER WATFORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Walter Watford, an internist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in cardiovascular disease . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326037920 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RC0000X with license number 11730 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1326037920
Provider Name
WALTER HANSFORD WATFORD JR. MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S SUITE 320 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Location Phone
(205) 971-7500
Mailing Address
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY SUITE 720 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
Mailing Phone
(205) 971-7500
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-17-2005
Last Update Date
02-11-2016
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An internist like Walter Watford 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 Cardiovascular Disease

Taxonomy Code
207RC0000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
11730
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 174 times for 107 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 60 times for 44 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

This service was performed 206 times for 119 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.

This service was performed 25 times for 25 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

This service was performed 32 times for 30 patients

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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 1326037920, 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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
0
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 4 + 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 1326037920.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, SUITE 320
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, SUITE 225
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Family Medicine
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, SUITE 320
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, SUITE 320
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, SUITE 320
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Orthopaedic Surgery
2151 HIGHLAND AVE S, STE.300
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326037920, enumerated as an "individual" on October 17, 2005.

The provider is located at 2151 HIGHLAND AVE S SUITE 320 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 and the phone number is (205) 971-7500.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0000X and a focus in Cardiovascular Disease.