CHRISTOPHER SHAWN KIRBY
NPI 1609605039
Counselor - Professional in Marion, NC

NPI Status: Active since August 01, 2024

Contact Information

5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC
ZIP 28752
Phone: (828) 437-3000
Fax: (828) 437-3000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Professional
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER KIRBY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Kirby, a provider established in Marion, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in professional . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609605039 assigned on August 2024. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YP2500X with license number A19862 (). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1609605039
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER SHAWN KIRBY
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5623 US 221 S MARION, NC 28752
Location Phone
(828) 437-3000
Location Fax
(828) 437-3000
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1536 MORGANTON, NC 28680
Mailing Phone
(828) 437-3000
Mailing Fax
(828) 437-3000
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-01-2024
Last Update Date
08-01-2024
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Secondary Locations

  • 301 E Meeting St
    Morganton, NC 28655
    (828) 437-3000

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

Counselor Professional

Taxonomy Code
101YP2500X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
A19862

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)
1101YM0800XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Counselor
Mental Health

A19862 (NC)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Kirby 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: Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

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: No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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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 1609605039, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
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 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1609605039.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 9 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Community/Behavioral Health
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Counselor (Professional)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Physician Assistant
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752
Social Worker (Clinical)
5623 US 221 S
MARION, NC 28752

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609605039, enumerated as an "individual" on August 01, 2024.

The provider is located at 5623 US 221 S MARION, NC 28752 and the phone number is (828) 437-3000.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YP2500X and a focus in Professional.