SAMFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
NPI 1588716021
Clinic/Center - Student Health in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since January 17, 2007
Contact Information
800 LAKESHORE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35229
Phone: (205) 726-2835
Fax: (205) 726-4042
NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Student Health
About SAMFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samford University Student Health Services, a primary care provider established in Birmingham, Alabama operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in student health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588716021 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QS1000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The provider's other name is Samford University Student Health Services. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Shauna N Yelton Pa-c (Director Student Health Services)
- NPI
- 1588716021
- Provider Legal Name
- SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
- Other Organization Name
- SAMFORD UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 800 LAKESHORE DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
- Location Phone
- (205) 726-2835
- Location Fax
- (205) 726-4042
- Mailing Address
- 800 LAKESHORE DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 726-2835
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 726-4042
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-17-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-22-2020
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Samford University Student Health Services sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Student Health
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QS1000X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-247 | OTHER (01) | AL | STATE LICENSE |
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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 1588716021, 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 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.
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 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588716021, enumerated as an "organization" on January 17, 2007.
The provider is located at 800 LAKESHORE DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35229 and the phone number is (205) 726-2835.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QS1000X and a focus in Student Health.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
