DR. RICHARD STARR CHESHIER D.C.
NPI 1437262946
Chiropractor in Memphis, TN

NPI Status: Active since August 17, 2006

Contact Information

5118 PARK AVE STE 208
MEMPHIS, TN
ZIP 38117
Phone: (901) 495-2320

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance

About RICHARD CHESHIER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Cheshier, a provider established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437262946 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 1956 DC (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated January 2026.

NPI
1437262946
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD STARR CHESHIER D.C.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5118 PARK AVE STE 208 MEMPHIS, TN 38117
Location Phone
(901) 495-2320
Mailing Address
5821 PARK AVE # 171321 MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Mailing Phone
(901) 626-1412
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-17-2006
Last Update Date
01-31-2026
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A chiropractor like Richard Cheshier 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.
1956 DC
License State
TN
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
  • BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO

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

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 5 spinal regions

Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's alignment. In a 5 spinal region treatment, the chiropractor applies controlled force to specific areas in your neck, mid-back, lower back, and both sides of your pelvis.

This service was performed 337 times for 38 patients

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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 1437262946, 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
6
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 2 → 4 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1437262946.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437262946, enumerated as an "individual" on August 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 5118 PARK AVE STE 208 MEMPHIS, TN 38117 and the phone number is (901) 495-2320.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.