DR. JOHN MICHAEL CHAFIN I
NPI 1639334881
Pharmacist - Pharmacotherapy in Forest Park, GA

NPI Status: Active since July 26, 2008

Contact Information

1032 MAIN ST
FOREST PARK, GA
ZIP 30297
Phone: (404) 366-4320
Fax: (404) 366-0834

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacotherapy

About JOHN CHAFIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Chafin, a provider established in Forest Park, Georgia with a medical specialization in Pharmacist, focusing in pharmacotherapy . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639334881 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 1835P1200X with license number 11377 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1639334881
Provider Name
DR. JOHN MICHAEL CHAFIN I
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1032 MAIN ST FOREST PARK, GA 30297
Location Phone
(404) 366-4320
Location Fax
(404) 366-0834
Mailing Address
1032 MAIN ST FOREST PARK, GA 30297
Mailing Phone
(404) 366-4320
Mailing Fax
(404) 366-0834
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-26-2008
Last Update Date
07-26-2008
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A pharmacist like John Chafin fills prescription medications, verifying instructions from physicians and offers expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. Pharmacists instruct patients on how to take a prescribed medicine and educate patients about potential side effects. Pharmacists might also conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pharmacist Pharmacotherapy

Taxonomy Code
1835P1200X
Type
Pharmacy Service Providers
License No.
11377
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care of patients, by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
FLU336MEDICARE UPIN (02)GA 

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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 1639334881, 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 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 3 → 6 3 → 6 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 79

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

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1639334881.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pharmacy
1032 MAIN ST
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1032 MAIN ST
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
Pharmacist
1032 MAIN ST
FOREST PARK, GA 30297

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639334881, enumerated as an "individual" on July 26, 2008.

The provider is located at 1032 MAIN ST FOREST PARK, GA 30297 and the phone number is (404) 366-4320.

Pharmacist with taxonomy code 1835P1200X and a focus in Pharmacotherapy.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.