DR. CHRISTOPHER ROYSE BLACKMON D.C.
NPI 1669464947
Chiropractor in Little Rock, AR

NPI Status: Active since August 22, 2005

Contact Information

7000 CANTRELL RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
ZIP 72207
Phone: (501) 663-4101
Fax: (501) 663-7526

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 31
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About CHRISTOPHER BLACKMON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Blackmon, a provider established in Little Rock, Arkansas with a medical specialization in Chiropractor and more than 31 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669464947 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 1383 (AR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1669464947
Provider Name
DR. CHRISTOPHER ROYSE BLACKMON D.C.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7000 CANTRELL RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
Location Phone
(501) 663-4101
Location Fax
(501) 663-7526
Mailing Address
7000 CANTRELL RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
Mailing Phone
(501) 663-4101
Mailing Fax
(501) 663-7526
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1995
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-22-2005
Last Update Date
01-04-2023
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A chiropractor like Christopher Blackmon helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.

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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

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
1383
License State
AR
Taxonomy Description
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Bronze Exp Standardized - PPO
  • Bronze Value - PPO
  • Catastrophic HSA - PPO
  • Gold Standardized - PPO
  • Gold Value - PPO
  • Silver AH - PPO
  • Silver Standardized - PPO
  • Dental Gold - PPO
  • Dental Gold Plus Vision - PPO
  • Dental Pediatric - PPO
  • Dental Platinum - PPO
  • Dental Platinum Plus Vision - PPO
  • Dental Platinum Premium - PPO
  • Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision - PPO
  • Dental Silver - PPO
  • HA Bronze Exp Standardized - POS
  • HA Bronze National - POS
  • HA Gold Premier National - POS
  • HA Gold Standardized - POS
  • HA Platinum Premier National - POS
  • HA Platinum Standardized - POS
  • HA Silver AH - POS
  • HA Silver Standardized - POS
  • Octave Bronze Exp Standardized - POS
  • Octave Bronze Value - POS
  • Octave Gold Classic National - POS
  • Octave Gold Standardized - POS
  • Octave Silver AH - POS
  • Octave Silver Standardized - POS

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Blackmon is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

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.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739372988

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20101020000238

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions

Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.

This service was performed 1,696 times for 122 patients

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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 1669464947, we treat the final digit (7) 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 83. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 83 = 7).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 83

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

The next multiple of ten after 83 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.

90 - 83 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1669464947.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Chiropractor
7000 CANTRELL RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
Chiropractor
7000 CANTRELL RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669464947, enumerated as an "individual" on August 22, 2005.

The provider is located at 7000 CANTRELL RD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207 and the phone number is (501) 663-4101.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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