KRISTINA MARIE POLZIN L.AC
NPI 1427320415
Acupuncturist in Duluth, MN

NPI Status: Active since February 06, 2012

Contact Information

1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN
ZIP 55805
Phone: (218) 249-5555

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Acupuncturist
  • Accepts Insurance

About KRISTINA POLZIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kristina Polzin, a provider established in Duluth, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427320415 assigned on February 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number 1675 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1427320415
Provider Name
KRISTINA MARIE POLZIN L.AC
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1012 E 2ND ST DULUTH, MN 55805
Location Phone
(218) 249-5555
Mailing Address
1012 E 2ND ST DULUTH, MN 55805
Mailing Phone
(218) 249-5555
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-06-2012
Last Update Date
05-28-2021
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An acupuncturist like Kristina Polzin specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing some diseases using acupuncture needles. Acupuncturists carefully insert and manipulate fine, solid needles at specific points on the skin to achieve therapeutic benefits. Modern medicine explains that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system, causing the body to release certain chemicals, including endorphins, in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals assist the body in managing and regulating pain. Other commonly used treatment methods in acupuncture include herbs or mixtures of herbs, and acupressure, which involves massaging acupuncture points instead of using needles.

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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

Acupuncturist

Taxonomy Code
171100000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
1675
License State
MN
Taxonomy Description
An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Share - HMO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard - 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 1427320415, 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 2 → 4 3 → 6 0 → 0 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 24 = 55

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1427320415.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physician Assistant
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DULUTH, MN 55805
Plastic Surgery
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pediatrics
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Physician Assistant
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pediatrics
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pediatrics
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DULUTH, MN 55805
Orthopaedic Surgery
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Emergency Medicine
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Plastic Surgery
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Pediatrics
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Orthopaedic Surgery
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1012 E 2ND ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427320415, enumerated as an "individual" on February 06, 2012.

The provider is located at 1012 E 2ND ST DULUTH, MN 55805 and the phone number is (218) 249-5555.

Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.