DR. MICHAEL LEE FISHMAN M.D.
NPI 1508892431
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Atlanta, GA
NPI Status: Active since June 23, 2006
Contact Information
5448 YORKTOWNE DR
SUITE 127
ATLANTA, GA
ZIP 30349
Phone: (678) 251-3184
Fax: (770) 997-7534
- Individual
- Male
- Counselor
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
- Opted-Out Medicare
About MICHAEL FISHMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Fishman, a provider established in Atlanta, Georgia with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508892431 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 030061 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1508892431
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL LEE FISHMAN M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5448 YORKTOWNE DR SUITE 127 ATLANTA, GA 30349
- Location Phone
- (678) 251-3184
- Location Fax
- (770) 997-7534
- Mailing Address
- 5448 YORKTOWNE DR SUITE 127 ATLANTA, GA 30349
- Mailing Phone
- (678) 251-3184
- Mailing Fax
- (770) 997-7534
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-23-2006
- Last Update Date
- 05-04-2010
- Code Navigator
A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Michael Fishman advices patients who experience alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental or behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. Many counselors incorporate the principles of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They educate clients how to cope with stress and life’s issues in ways that help them recover. Counselors also help patients improve their personal relationships and find ways to discuss their addiction or other problems with family and friends.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Michael Fishman opted out of Medicare effective on 04-01-2012 until 04-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
- Taxonomy Code
- 101YA0400X
- Type
- Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- License No.
- 030061
- License State
- GA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01BDFBT | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | GA | NOT ACTIVE |
| E98894 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | GA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
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.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 04-01-2012
Opt-Out End Date: 04-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
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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 1508892431, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
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 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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ATLANTA, GA 30349
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508892431, enumerated as an "individual" on June 23, 2006.
The provider is located at 5448 YORKTOWNE DR SUITE 127 ATLANTA, GA 30349 and the phone number is (678) 251-3184.
Counselor with taxonomy code 101YA0400X and a focus in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
