PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
NPI 1689603979
Public Health or Welfare in Blackshear, GA

NPI Status: Active since July 01, 2006

Contact Information

715 WARE ST
BLACKSHEAR, GA
ZIP 31516
Phone: (912) 449-2032
Fax: (912) 449-0409

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  • Organization
  • Public Health or Welfare
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 11D2277408
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Other - JAIL
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 02-26-2027

About PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pierce County Board Of Health, a provider established in Blackshear, Georgia operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689603979 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Starla Sutton (Pso)

NPI
1689603979
Provider Name
PIERCE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
715 WARE ST BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Location Phone
(912) 449-2032
Location Fax
(912) 449-0409
Mailing Address
715 WARE ST BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Mailing Phone
(912) 449-2032
Mailing Fax
(912) 449-0409
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-01-2006
Last Update Date
08-09-2011
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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

Public Health or Welfare

Taxonomy Code
251K00000X
Type
Agencies

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clarity Silver - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze with Atrium Health - HMO
  • Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - EPO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Gold - EPO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
  • Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Gold - EPO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

STARLA SUTTON

Authorized Official Title
PSO
Authorized Official Phone
(912) 427-2042

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
GRP3490MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GACOUNTY MDCR BILLING #
FLU131MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GACOUNTY FLU BILLING #
000457784NMEDICAID (05)GA 
000331163BMEDICAID (05)GA 
000052027MMEDICAID (05)GA 
000453098NMEDICAID (05)GA 
600002574MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GARAILROAD BILLING #
000442967OMEDICAID (05)GA 

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.

Adm sarscov2 50mcg/0.25mlbst

This procedure involves administering a dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. The specific dosage is 50 micrograms in a 0.25 milliliter booster shot. This vaccine helps your body build immunity against the COVID-19 virus. It's a key part of global efforts to control the pandemic.

This service was performed 166 times for 160 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

This service was performed 189 times for 187 patients

Administration of pneumococcal vaccine

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine is given as an injection, typically in the arm. It's recommended for infants, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Fee covid-19 vac 14 res

The "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.

This service was performed 159 times for 159 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

This service was performed 181 times for 179 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
11D2277408
Facility Type
Other - JAIL
Certificate Effective Date
February 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
February 26, 2027
Laboratory Director
JERRY MULLIS
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Pierce County Board Of Health to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1689603979, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 71

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.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1689603979.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Registered Nurse
715 WARE ST
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516
Public Health or Welfare
715 WARE ST
BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689603979, enumerated as an "organization" on July 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 715 WARE ST BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516 and the phone number is (912) 449-2032.

Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.