COLUMBUS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NPI 1427017201
Public Health or Welfare in Columbus, GA
NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2006
Contact Information
5601 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA
ZIP 31904
Phone: (833) 337-1749
Fax: (706) 321-6126
- Organization
- Public Health or Welfare
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 11D2309249
- CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
- CLIA Exp. Date: 08-11-2026
About COLUMBUS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Columbus Department Of Public Health, a provider established in Columbus, Georgia operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427017201 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Beverley Townsend Md (District Health Director)
- NPI
- 1427017201
- Provider Name
- COLUMBUS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 5601 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS, GA 31904
- Location Phone
- (833) 337-1749
- Location Fax
- (706) 321-6126
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 2299 COLUMBUS, GA 31902
- Mailing Phone
- (833) 337-1749
- Mailing Fax
- (706) 321-6126
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-21-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-29-2025
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Location Map
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
Public Health or Welfare
- Taxonomy Code
- 251K00000X
- Type
- Agencies
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clarity Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health - HMO
- Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
- Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Gold - EPO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRP3674 | OTHER (01) | GA | MEDICARE GRP # |
| 000457729Q | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 000457729Y | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 00453164A | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 000606207C | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 00457729I | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 00052082I | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 000058726B | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 000549051B | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 00519263A | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 00058726A | MEDICAID (05) | GA |
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.
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Administration of influenza virus vaccine
Fee covid-19 vac 14 res
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
This procedure involves administering a dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The specific dosage is 50 micrograms in a 0.25 milliliter booster shot. This vaccine helps your body build immunity against the COVID-19 virus. It's a key part of global efforts to control the pandemic.
This service was performed 71 times for 70 patientsThe administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsThe "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.
This service was performed 60 times for 60 patientsThe Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 11D2309249
- Facility Type
- Physician Office
- Certificate Effective Date
- August 12, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- August 11, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- DR. WAEL A. AZER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Accreditation
- Certificate Type Description
- This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Columbus Department Of Public Health on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratories tha perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1427017201, we treat the final digit (1) 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 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).
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 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427017201, enumerated as an "organization" on March 21, 2006.
The provider is located at 5601 VETERANS PKWY COLUMBUS, GA 31904 and the phone number is (833) 337-1749.
Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
