CHARTER ENDOSCOPY CENTER
NPI 1457640112
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Flint, MI

NPI Status: Active since April 04, 2011

Contact Information

1144 CHARTER DR
FLINT, MI
ZIP 48532
Phone: (810) 230-7200
Fax: (810) 230-9200

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 23D2023576
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 04-26-2027

About CHARTER ENDOSCOPY CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charter Endoscopy Center, a provider established in Flint, Michigan operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457640112 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Charter Endoscopy Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Balvant K Ganatra M.d. (President)

NPI
1457640112
Provider Legal Name
MID-MICHIGAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, PLLC
Other Organization Name
CHARTER ENDOSCOPY CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1144 CHARTER DR FLINT, MI 48532
Location Phone
(810) 230-7200
Location Fax
(810) 230-9200
Mailing Address
1144 CHARTER DR FLINT, MI 48532
Mailing Phone
(810) 230-7200
Mailing Fax
(810) 230-9200
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-04-2011
Last Update Date
02-15-2024
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - HMO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Silver - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
  • MHP Bronze - HMO
  • MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
  • MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • MHP Gold - HMO
  • MHP Gold Standard - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
  • MHP Silver Standard - HMO
  • MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Trinity Health East Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Premier Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO

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

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. BALVANT K GANATRA M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(810) 230-7200

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.

Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm

This procedure involves using a flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, to gently expand narrowed areas in your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A small balloon is inflated, making it easier for food and liquid to pass through. It's safe and effective.

This service was performed 29 times for 28 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

This service was performed 74 times for 73 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

This service was performed 54 times for 54 patients

Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk

Colorectal cancer screening, specifically a colonoscopy, is a preventive measure for those at high risk. A thin, flexible tube with a camera inspects the colon to spot any abnormal growths. This test helps detect potential issues early, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.

This service was performed 53 times for 53 patients

Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk

Colorectal cancer screening, such as a colonoscopy, is a preventive measure to detect early signs of cancer in the large intestine. For individuals not at high risk, it's typically recommended at age 50. A small, flexible tube with a camera is used to examine your colon. It's a safe, effective way to catch issues early.

This service was performed 51 times for 51 patients

Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope

This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

This service was performed 13 times for 11 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

This service was performed 77 times for 76 patients

CLIA 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
23D2023576
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
April 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
April 26, 2027
Laboratory Director
SUNIL K. KAUSHAL
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Charter Endoscopy Center to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1457640112, we treat the final digit (2) 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 48

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

The next multiple of ten after 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 48 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1457640112.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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1144 CHARTER DR
FLINT, MI 48532

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457640112, enumerated as an "organization" on April 04, 2011.

The provider is located at 1144 CHARTER DR FLINT, MI 48532 and the phone number is (810) 230-7200.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.