DR. ALBERT SCOTT LAKERNICK D.C.
NPI 1447233747
Chiropractor - Neurology in Prospect Park, PA
NPI Status: Active since November 22, 2005
Contact Information
625 CHESTER PIKE
PROSPECT PARK, PA
ZIP 19076
Phone: (610) 534-4776
Fax: (610) 534-7245
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 37
- Chiropractor
- Neurology
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About ALBERT LAKERNICK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Albert Lakernick, a provider established in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in neurology and more than 37 years of experience. He graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1990. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447233747 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NN0400X with license number DC004519L (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1447233747
- Provider Name
- DR. ALBERT SCOTT LAKERNICK D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 625 CHESTER PIKE PROSPECT PARK, PA 19076
- Location Phone
- (610) 534-4776
- Location Fax
- (610) 534-7245
- Mailing Address
- 625 CHESTER PIKE PROSPECT PARK, PA 19076
- Mailing Phone
- (610) 534-4776
- Mailing Fax
- (610) 534-7245
- Medical School Name
- LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
- Graduation Year
- 1990
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 11-22-2005
- Last Update Date
- 08-04-2010
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A chiropractor like Albert Lakernick 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 Neurology
- Taxonomy Code
- 111NN0400X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- DC004519L
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal - and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the nervous system and consequently the physiology and behavior of an individual. Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category: learning and attention disorders, headaches, vertigo, pain syndromes, developmental disorders, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke, movement disorders, and many other conditions.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Albert Lakernick is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
Albert Lakernick 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
PECOS PAC ID: 7719145150
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20120215000104
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.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
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, 3-4 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
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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 1447233747, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).
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 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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PROSPECT PARK, PA 19076
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447233747, enumerated as an "individual" on November 22, 2005.
The provider is located at 625 CHESTER PIKE PROSPECT PARK, PA 19076 and the phone number is (610) 534-4776.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NN0400X and a focus in Neurology.