DR. JOSEPH DANIEL ACKERSON PH.D.
NPI 1568478261
Clinical Neuropsychologist in Vestavia, AL

NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2006

Contact Information

400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL
ZIP 35216
Phone: (205) 823-2373
Fax: (205) 823-2378

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Clinical Neuropsychologist
  • Accepts Insurance

About JOSEPH ACKERSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Ackerson, a provider established in Vestavia, Alabama with a medical specialization in Clinical Neuropsychologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568478261 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103G00000X with license number 763 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1568478261
Provider Name
DR. JOSEPH DANIEL ACKERSON PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130 VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Location Phone
(205) 823-2373
Location Fax
(205) 823-2378
Mailing Address
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130 VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Mailing Phone
(205) 823-2373
Mailing Fax
(205) 823-2378
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-01-2006
Last Update Date
09-30-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Taxonomy Code
103G00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
763
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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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 1568478261, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
1
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 69

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.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1568478261.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Psychologist (Clinical)
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Psychologist (Clinical)
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL 35216
Clinical Neuropsychologist
400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130
VESTAVIA, AL 35216

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568478261, enumerated as an "individual" on August 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 400 VESTAVIA PKWY STE 130 VESTAVIA, AL 35216 and the phone number is (205) 823-2373.

Clinical Neuropsychologist with taxonomy code 103G00000X.

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