MRS. KARYN NICKERSON C.N.M.
NPI 1396788139
Midwife in Elmira, NY
NPI Status: Active since June 13, 2006
Contact Information
1005 WALNUT ST
ELMIRA, NY
ZIP 14901
Phone: (607) 734-3968
Fax: (607) 734-4554
- Individual
- Female
- Midwife
- PECOS Enrolled
About KARYN NICKERSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karyn Nickerson, a provider established in Elmira, New York with a medical specialization in Midwife. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396788139 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 176B00000X with license number F000800 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1396788139
- Provider Name
- MRS. KARYN NICKERSON C.N.M.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1005 WALNUT ST ELMIRA, NY 14901
- Location Phone
- (607) 734-3968
- Location Fax
- (607) 734-4554
- Mailing Address
- 98 ROSAR HILL RD PINE CITY, NY 14871
- Mailing Phone
- (607) 732-2206
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-20-2008
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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
Midwife
- Taxonomy Code
- 176B00000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- F000800
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- A Midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling, and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A Midwife is a skilled and independent practitioner who has undergone formalized training. Midwives are not required to be nurses and may be trained via multiple routes of education (apprenticeship, workshop, formal classes, or programs, etc., usually a combination). The educational background requirements and licensing requirements vary by state. The Midwife may or may not be certified by a state or national organization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S88810 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NY | |
| BB6748 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NY | |
| 01902161 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NY |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Karyn Nickerson 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
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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 1396788139, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396788139, enumerated as an "individual" on June 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 1005 WALNUT ST ELMIRA, NY 14901 and the phone number is (607) 734-3968.
Midwife with taxonomy code 176B00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
