DR. JERRY DON WALKUP JR. M.D.
NPI 1578856985
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Johnson City, TN
NPI Status: Active since May 17, 2011
Contact Information
2312 KNOB CREEK RD STE 208
JOHNSON CITY, TN
ZIP 37604
Phone: (423) 610-1099
Fax: (423) 246-4300
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About JERRY WALKUP
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jerry Walkup, a pediatrician established in Johnson City, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric cardiology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578856985 assigned on May 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0202X with license number 0101256238 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
- NPI
- 1578856985
- Provider Name
- DR. JERRY DON WALKUP JR. M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2312 KNOB CREEK RD STE 208 JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
- Location Phone
- (423) 610-1099
- Location Fax
- (423) 246-4300
- Mailing Address
- 2312 KNOB CREEK RD STE 208 JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
- Mailing Phone
- (423) 610-1099
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-17-2011
- Last Update Date
- 07-17-2024
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Jerry Walkup is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1490 Park Ave NW # 4B-2
Norton, VA 24273
(423) 610-1099 - 935 Wilcox Ct Ste 150
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 610-1099
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
Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0202X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 0101256238
- License State
- VA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Jerry Walkup 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
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
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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 1578856985, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
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 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578856985, enumerated as an "individual" on May 17, 2011.
The provider is located at 2312 KNOB CREEK RD STE 208 JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604 and the phone number is (423) 610-1099.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0202X and a focus in Pediatric Cardiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
