DR. KARA FIRESTONE D.C., M.S.
NPI 1336348655
Chiropractor in Woburn, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2007

Contact Information

400 W CUMMINGS PARK
SUITE 5450
WOBURN, MA
ZIP 01801
Phone: (781) 281-1086
Fax: (781) 281-1843

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance

About KARA FIRESTONE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kara Firestone, a provider established in Woburn, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336348655 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 03281 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1336348655
Provider Name
DR. KARA FIRESTONE D.C., M.S.
Other Name
DR. KARA GREENBERG D.C.
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
400 W CUMMINGS PARK SUITE 5450 WOBURN, MA 01801
Location Phone
(781) 281-1086
Location Fax
(781) 281-1843
Mailing Address
400 W CUMMINGS PARK SUITE 5450 WOBURN, MA 01801
Mailing Phone
(781) 281-1086
Mailing Fax
(781) 281-1843
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-16-2007
Last Update Date
03-06-2014
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A chiropractor like Kara Firestone 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

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
03281
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

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)
1111N00000XChiropractic Providers

Chiropractor

X011259 (NY)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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

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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 1336348655, 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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 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 1336348655.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
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Specialist
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Pharmacist
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Chiropractor
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3425
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Occupational Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
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Physical Therapist
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
400 W CUMMINGS PARK
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Physical Therapy Assistant
400 W CUMMINGS PARK
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Speech-Language Pathologist
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
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Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, #3950
WOBURN, MA 01801
Occupational Therapist
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
WOBURN, MA 01801
Occupational Therapist
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
WOBURN, MA 01801
Physical Therapy Assistant
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, SUITE 3950
WOBURN, MA 01801
Occupational Therapy Assistant
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, #3950
WOBURN, MA 01801
Physical Therapy Assistant
400 W CUMMINGS PARK, #3950
WOBURN, MA 01801

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336348655, enumerated as an "individual" on July 16, 2007.

The provider is located at 400 W CUMMINGS PARK SUITE 5450 WOBURN, MA 01801 and the phone number is (781) 281-1086.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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