VERSHERN EDWARDS
NPI 1497905079
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Ridgeland, MS
NPI Status: Active since September 19, 2008
Contact Information
297 HWY 51 SUITE C
RIDGELAND, MS
ZIP 39157
Phone: (601) 605-2400
- Individual
- Female
- Podiatrist
- Foot Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About VERSHERN EDWARDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vershern Edwards, a provider established in Ridgeland, Mississippi with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497905079 assigned on September 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0131X with license number 80112 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1497905079
- Provider Name
- VERSHERN EDWARDS
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 297 HWY 51 SUITE C RIDGELAND, MS 39157
- Location Phone
- (601) 605-2400
- Mailing Address
- 297 HWY 51 SUITE C RIDGELAND, MS 39157
- Mailing Phone
- (601) 212-7960
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-19-2008
- Last Update Date
- 07-24-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Podiatrist Foot Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0131X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 80112
- License State
- MS
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| $$$$$$$$$ | OTHER (01) | MS | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vershern Edwards 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) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
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
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: No
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.
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 1,082 times for 523 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
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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 1497905079, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
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 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497905079, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2008.
The provider is located at 297 HWY 51 SUITE C RIDGELAND, MS 39157 and the phone number is (601) 605-2400.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0131X and a focus in Foot Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
