MS. RACHEL ANN BLESSINGTON CNM, LMT
NPI 1669813705
Advanced Practice Midwife in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since July 16, 2013

Contact Information

70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01603
Phone: (508) 578-2010
Fax: (508) 578-2012

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Advanced Practice Midwife
  • Accepts Insurance

About RACHEL BLESSINGTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rachel Blessington, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Advanced Practice Midwife. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669813705 assigned on July 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367A00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1669813705
Provider Name
MS. RACHEL ANN BLESSINGTON CNM, LMT
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
70 JAMES ST STE 253 WORCESTER, MA 01603
Location Phone
(508) 578-2010
Location Fax
(508) 578-2012
Mailing Address
32 PARTRIDGE HILL RD DUDLEY, MA 01571
Mailing Phone
(508) 873-9023
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-16-2013
Last Update Date
10-23-2023
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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

Advanced Practice Midwife

Taxonomy Code
367A00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Description
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

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)
1225700000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Massage Therapist

6286 (MA)
2374J00000XNursing Service Related Providers

Doula

 

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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

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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 1669813705, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 0 → 0

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 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1669813705.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Advanced Practice Midwife
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Doula
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603
Pediatrics
70 JAMES ST STE 253
WORCESTER, MA 01603

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669813705, enumerated as an "individual" on July 16, 2013.

The provider is located at 70 JAMES ST STE 253 WORCESTER, MA 01603 and the phone number is (508) 578-2010.

Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

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