HEALTH SHIELD, INC.
NPI 1508996877
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies - Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition in Pineville, LA
NPI Status: Active since March 06, 2007
Contact Information
4333 SHREVEPORT HWY
PINEVILLE, LA
ZIP 71360
Phone: (318) 484-9488
Fax: (318) 619-9766
- Organization
- Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supp...
- Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
About HEALTH SHIELD, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Health Shield, Inc., a provider established in Pineville, Louisiana operating as a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, focusing in parenteral & enteral nutrition . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508996877 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 332BP3500X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. James E. Richardson Jr. (Ceo)
- NPI
- 1508996877
- Provider Name
- HEALTH SHIELD, INC.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 4333 SHREVEPORT HWY PINEVILLE, LA 71360
- Location Phone
- (318) 484-9488
- Location Fax
- (318) 619-9766
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 8055 ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306
- Mailing Phone
- (318) 445-6470
- Mailing Fax
- (318) 619-9766
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-06-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-19-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
- Taxonomy Code
- 332BP3500X
- Type
- Suppliers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0330460001 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) |
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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 1508996877, 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 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.
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 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508996877, enumerated as an "organization" on March 06, 2007.
The provider is located at 4333 SHREVEPORT HWY PINEVILLE, LA 71360 and the phone number is (318) 484-9488.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332BP3500X and a focus in Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
