DR. DONALD LYNN HAMBY M.D.
NPI 1770589137
Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Chattanooga, TN
NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2005
Contact Information
6141 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 100
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37421
Phone: (423) 498-2000
Fax: (423) 498-2001
- Individual
- Male
- Preventive Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
About DONALD HAMBY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Donald Hamby, a provider established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Preventive Medicine, focusing in addiction medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770589137 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2083A0300X with license number MD0000012155 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1770589137
- Provider Name
- DR. DONALD LYNN HAMBY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6141 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 100 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
- Location Phone
- (423) 498-2000
- Location Fax
- (423) 498-2001
- Mailing Address
- 2204 SILVER SPRINGS DR SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 37377
- Mailing Phone
- (901) 271-1890
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-21-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-13-2021
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1500 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(423) 498-2000 - 2130 Chambliss Ave NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 498-2000
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
Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2083A0300X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD0000012155
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 174400000X | Other Service Providers | Specialist | MD0000012155 (TN) |
| 2 | 207V00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 12155 (TN) |
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.
Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 60 minutes in a subsequent calendar month
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation
This treatment for opioid use disorder involves regular office visits for coordinated care, individual and group therapy. It aims to manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and promote recovery. It's a 60-minute procedure, repeated monthly.
This service was performed 54 times for 17 patientsTesting for the presence of drugs involves collecting a sample, usually urine, which is then analyzed for specific substances. The process is monitored directly to ensure accuracy and integrity. This test helps to confirm if drugs are present in your system.
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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 1770589137, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770589137, enumerated as an "individual" on June 21, 2005.
The provider is located at 6141 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 100 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 and the phone number is (423) 498-2000.
Preventive Medicine with taxonomy code 2083A0300X and a focus in Addiction Medicine.
