STAR DISCOUNT PHARMACY INC
NPI 1487632147
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Madison, AL

NPI Status: Active since January 04, 2006

Contact Information

7950 HIGHWAY 72 W
MADISON, AL
ZIP 35758
Phone: (256) 721-0739
Fax: (256) 721-0778

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  • Organization
  • Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supp...
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 01D2097943
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Pharmacy
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 06-25-2027

About STAR DISCOUNT PHARMACY INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Star Discount Pharmacy Inc, a provider established in Madison, Alabama operating as a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487632147 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 332B00000X with license number 111666 (AL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Darden W Heritage R Ph (President)

NPI
1487632147
Provider Name
STAR DISCOUNT PHARMACY INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
7950 HIGHWAY 72 W MADISON, AL 35758
Location Phone
(256) 721-0739
Location Fax
(256) 721-0778
Mailing Address
8020 HIGHWAY 72 W STE G MADISON, AL 35758
Mailing Phone
(256) 721-0739
Mailing Fax
(256) 721-0778
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-04-2006
Last Update Date
08-03-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

Taxonomy Code
332B00000X
Type
Suppliers
License No.
111666
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

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.

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.

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

MR. DARDEN W HERITAGE R PH

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(256) 534-1118

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
51530840OTHER (01)ALBCBS OF AL
009933203MEDICAID (05)AL 

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.

Adm sarscv2 30mcg trs-sucr 3

This refers to the administration of a 30 microgram dosage of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, which helps protect against COVID-19. The 'trs-sucr 3' part indicates it's stabilized with a sugar solution. This vaccine helps your immune system fight off the virus if you're exposed.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The 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 63 times for 63 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 13 res

The "Fee Covid-19 Vac 13 Res" service refers to a charge for the 13th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, typically for individuals requiring additional doses due to specific health conditions. It's crucial to follow your healthcare provider's advice for your health safety.

This service was performed 32 times for 32 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The 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 52 times for 52 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
01D2097943
Facility Type
Pharmacy
Certificate Effective Date
June 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
June 25, 2027
Laboratory Director
DARDEN F. HERITAGE
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Star Discount Pharmacy Inc 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 1487632147, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
7
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1487632147.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
7950 HIGHWAY 72 W, SUITE E
MADISON, AL 35758

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487632147, enumerated as an "organization" on January 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 7950 HIGHWAY 72 W MADISON, AL 35758 and the phone number is (256) 721-0739.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.