DR. WILLIAM S FOLLEY D.O.
NPI 1538223326
Specialist in Knoxville, TN

NPI Status: Active since December 19, 2006

Contact Information

211 E BLOUNT AVE
SUITE 507
KNOXVILLE, TN
ZIP 37920
Phone: (865) 525-9414
Fax: (865) 525-9452

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 38
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WILLIAM FOLLEY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Folley, a provider established in Knoxville, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 38 years of experience. He graduated from Ohio State University College Of Homeopathic Medicine in 1989. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538223326 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 1747 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1538223326
Provider Name
DR. WILLIAM S FOLLEY D.O.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
211 E BLOUNT AVE SUITE 507 KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Location Phone
(865) 525-9414
Location Fax
(865) 525-9452
Mailing Address
PO BOX 343 KNOXVILLE, TN 37901
Mailing Phone
(865) 525-9414
Mailing Fax
(865) 525-9452
Medical School Name
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1989
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-19-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
1747
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
3319598MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TNMEDICARE
3319598MEDICAID (05)TN 
E78218MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William Folley is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

William Folley 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), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739194051

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20060208000169

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • 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: Yes

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 127 times for 127 patients

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 387 times for 375 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 70 times for 70 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 34 times for 34 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 1538223326, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 3 → 6 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1538223326.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 507
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Clinic/Center (Amputee)
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 701
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Emergency Medicine
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 507
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Family Medicine
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 3
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Emergency Medicine
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 507
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Emergency Medicine
211 E BLOUNT AVE, SUITE 507
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538223326, enumerated as an "individual" on December 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 211 E BLOUNT AVE SUITE 507 KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 and the phone number is (865) 525-9414.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

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