MR. THOMAS BERNARD SHIELDS ARNP
NPI 1649240979
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Franklin, KY
NPI Status: Active since January 26, 2006
Contact Information
1030 BROOKHAVEN RD
FRANKLIN, KY
ZIP 42134
Phone: (270) 586-1800
- Individual
- Male
- Nurse Practitioner
- Family
About THOMAS SHIELDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Shields, a provider established in Franklin, Kentucky with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649240979 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 6167 (KY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1649240979
- Provider Name
- MR. THOMAS BERNARD SHIELDS ARNP
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1030 BROOKHAVEN RD FRANKLIN, KY 42134
- Location Phone
- (270) 586-1800
- Mailing Address
- 1030 BROOKHAVEN RD PO BOX 346 FRANKLIN, KY 42135
- Mailing Phone
- (270) 586-1800
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-24-2009
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Thomas Shields is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.
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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
Nurse Practitioner Family
- Taxonomy Code
- 363LF0000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- 6167
- License State
- KY
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363LF0000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | A093798 (IA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q20916 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | IA | |
| 6450320 | MEDICAID (05) | IA | |
| I14023 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | IA |
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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 1649240979, 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 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.
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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FRANKLIN, KY 42134
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649240979, enumerated as an "individual" on January 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 1030 BROOKHAVEN RD FRANKLIN, KY 42134 and the phone number is (270) 586-1800.
Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
