PAUL C. WHITESIDES JR. M.D.
NPI 1417941956
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Carolina Shores, NC
NPI Status: Active since September 09, 2005
Contact Information
75 EMERSON BAY RD
SUITE 102
CAROLINA SHORES, NC
ZIP 28467
Phone: (910) 579-8363
Fax: (910) 579-8306
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About PAUL WHITESIDES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Whitesides, an internist established in Carolina Shores, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1417941956 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RE0101X with license number 25968 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1417941956
- Provider Name
- PAUL C. WHITESIDES JR. M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 75 EMERSON BAY RD SUITE 102 CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467
- Location Phone
- (910) 579-8363
- Location Fax
- (910) 579-8306
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 60447 CHARLOTTE, NC 28260
- Mailing Phone
- (910) 579-8363
- Mailing Fax
- (910) 579-8306
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-09-2005
- Last Update Date
- 10-25-2020
- Code Navigator
An internist like Paul Whitesides 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
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- Classification
Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RE0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 25968
- License State
- NC
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110065492 | OTHER (01) | NC | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 8987175 | MEDICAID (05) | NC |
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 96% | 56 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Diabetes: Eye Exam | 77% | 35 |
| Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 74% | 72 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 30% | 82 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | 74% | 23 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis | ||
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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 1417941956, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
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 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1417941956, enumerated as an "individual" on September 09, 2005.
The provider is located at 75 EMERSON BAY RD SUITE 102 CAROLINA SHORES, NC 28467 and the phone number is (910) 579-8363.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RE0101X and a focus in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
