DR. GARY DOUGLAS MELLUM D.C.
NPI 1750637013
Chiropractor in Fargo, ND

NPI Status: Active since July 24, 2012

Contact Information

5621 36TH AVE S
SUITE 200
FARGO, ND
ZIP 58104
Phone: (701) 429-7001

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance

About GARY MELLUM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Mellum, a provider established in Fargo, North Dakota with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1750637013 assigned on July 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 1039 (ND). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1750637013
Provider Name
DR. GARY DOUGLAS MELLUM D.C.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
5621 36TH AVE S SUITE 200 FARGO, ND 58104
Location Phone
(701) 429-7001
Mailing Address
5621 36TH AVE S SUITE 200 FARGO, ND 58104
Mailing Phone
(701) 429-7001
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-24-2012
Last Update Date
05-08-2017
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A chiropractor like Gary Mellum 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.
1039
License State
ND
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:

  • BlueCare Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueCare Gold $10 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueCare Silver $20 PCP Copay ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueDirect Bronze 100 HSA Eligible ($8000 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueDirect Gold 90 HSA Eligible ($2600 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueDirect Silver 80 HSA Eligible ($3500 Deductible / $5 Preventive Drug List) - PPO
  • BlueEssential Catastrophic 100 HSA Eligible $10600 Deductible - PPO
  • BlueValue Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
  • BlueValue Gold $30 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
  • BlueValue Silver $40 PCP Copay (Standardized plan) - PPO
  • DakotaBlue Altru Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • DakotaBlue Altru Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • DakotaBlue Trinity Gold ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • DakotaBlue Trinity Silver ($5 Value Based Drug List) - PPO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Bronze Share - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Gold Share - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Gold Standard - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Silver Share - HMO
  • Altru Prime by Medica Silver Standard - HMO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Standard - PPO
  • Engage by Medica Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Engage by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $1,750 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $10,600 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $3,500 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $4,750 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $6,500 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE $7,200 HSA Qualified - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $2,000 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $6,000 - HMO
  • Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $7,500 - HMO

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

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 206 times for 24 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 1750637013, we treat the final digit (3) 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 47. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 47 = 3).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
3
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 24 = 47

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

The next multiple of ten after 47 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 47 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1750637013.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
5621 36TH AVE S, SUITE 200
FARGO, ND 58104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1750637013, enumerated as an "individual" on July 24, 2012.

The provider is located at 5621 36TH AVE S SUITE 200 FARGO, ND 58104 and the phone number is (701) 429-7001.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.