MR. KIM FREDERICK BENSON DC
NPI 1508935917
Chiropractor in Sterling Heights, MI

NPI Status: Active since November 07, 2006

Contact Information

38904 DEQUINDRE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
ZIP 48310
Phone: (586) 978-8240
Fax: (586) 978-1417

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor

About KIM BENSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kim Benson, a provider established in Sterling Heights, Michigan with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508935917 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 2301004711 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1508935917
Provider Name
MR. KIM FREDERICK BENSON DC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
38904 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Location Phone
(586) 978-8240
Location Fax
(586) 978-1417
Mailing Address
38904 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Mailing Phone
(586) 978-8240
Mailing Fax
(586) 978-1417
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-07-2006
Last Update Date
11-13-2014
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A chiropractor like Kim Benson 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

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Classification

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
2301004711
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U35117MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
950F323320OTHER (01)BLUE CROSS
N97290001MEDICARE PIN (08)MI 

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.

This service was performed 172 times for 15 patients

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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 1508935917, 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 2 + 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 1508935917.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
38904 DEQUINDRE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Chiropractor
38904 DEQUINDRE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Chiropractor
38904 DEQUINDRE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
38904 DEQUINDRE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508935917, enumerated as an "individual" on November 07, 2006.

The provider is located at 38904 DEQUINDRE RD STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310 and the phone number is (586) 978-8240.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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