WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
NPI 1700548377
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Candler, NC
NPI Status: Active since October 11, 2021
Contact Information
1914 SMOKY PARK HWY
CANDLER, NC
ZIP 28715
Phone: (828) 285-0622
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Accepts Insurance
About WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc., a primary care provider established in Candler, North Carolina operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in federally qualified health center (fqhc) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700548377 assigned on October 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QF0400X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Cody Mckinney (Cfo)
- NPI
- 1700548377
- Provider Name
- WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1914 SMOKY PARK HWY CANDLER, NC 28715
- Location Phone
- (828) 285-0622
- Mailing Address
- 257 BILTMORE AVE ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
- Mailing Phone
- (828) 285-0622
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 10-11-2021
- Last Update Date
- 10-11-2021
- Code Navigator
A primary care provider (PCP) like Western North Carolina Community Health Services, Inc. sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
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
Clinic/Center Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QF0400X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
- Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
- Blue Local Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with Atrium Health - EPO
- Blue Local Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | with Atrium Health - EPO
*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 1700548377, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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.
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 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700548377, enumerated as an "organization" on October 11, 2021.
The provider is located at 1914 SMOKY PARK HWY CANDLER, NC 28715 and the phone number is (828) 285-0622.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QF0400X and a focus in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
