DR. DIANE JANE MILHAN PHD, DPT, DAOM
NPI 1588966824
Acupuncturist in Mount Airy, NC

NPI Status: Active since November 18, 2010

Contact Information

835 MERITA ST
MOUNT AIRY, NC
ZIP 27030
Phone: (336) 755-2158

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Acupuncturist
  • Accepts Insurance

About DIANE MILHAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Diane Milhan, a provider established in Mount Airy, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588966824 assigned on November 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number 641 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1588966824
Provider Name
DR. DIANE JANE MILHAN PHD, DPT, DAOM
Other Name
DR. DIANE J MILHAN PHD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
835 MERITA ST MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
Location Phone
(336) 755-2158
Mailing Address
835 MERITA ST MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
Mailing Phone
(336) 755-2158
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-18-2010
Last Update Date
03-31-2020
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An acupuncturist like Diane Milhan specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing some diseases using acupuncture needles. Acupuncturists carefully insert and manipulate fine, solid needles at specific points on the skin to achieve therapeutic benefits. Modern medicine explains that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system, causing the body to release certain chemicals, including endorphins, in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals assist the body in managing and regulating pain. Other commonly used treatment methods in acupuncture include herbs or mixtures of herbs, and acupressure, which involves massaging acupuncture points instead of using needles.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Acupuncturist

Taxonomy Code
171100000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
641
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1225100000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Physical Therapist

P13423 (NC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1073925566OTHER (01)ACUPUNCTURIST

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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 1588966824, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
4
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 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 76

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

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1588966824.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Physical Therapist
835 MERITA ST
MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030
Massage Therapist
835 MERITA ST
MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588966824, enumerated as an "individual" on November 18, 2010.

The provider is located at 835 MERITA ST MOUNT AIRY, NC 27030 and the phone number is (336) 755-2158.

Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X.

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