MR. JOHN JAY ELMS MD
NPI 1770658494
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Conway, SC

NPI Status: Active since November 21, 2006

Contact Information

834 FARRAR DRIVE
CONWAY, SC
ZIP 29526
Phone: (843) 347-9487
Fax: (843) 347-9574

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOHN ELMS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Elms, an internist established in Conway, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770658494 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 17448 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1770658494
Provider Name
MR. JOHN JAY ELMS MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
834 FARRAR DRIVE CONWAY, SC 29526
Location Phone
(843) 347-9487
Location Fax
(843) 347-9574
Mailing Address
834 FARRAR DRIVE CONWAY, SC 29526
Mailing Phone
(843) 347-9487
Mailing Fax
(843) 347-9574
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-21-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like John Elms is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
17448
License State
SC
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Essential - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
  • First Choice Next Silver Signature - HMO

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.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
GP1049MEDICAID (05)SC 
D45286MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

John Elms is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 29526 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $124.04
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.57
  • Maximum New Patient Price $163.84
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.01
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.39
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.96

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.12
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.96
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $133.52
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.78
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.38

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1770658494, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
4
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1770658494.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
834 FARRAR DRIVE
CONWAY, SC 29526

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770658494, enumerated as an "individual" on November 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 834 FARRAR DRIVE CONWAY, SC 29526 and the phone number is (843) 347-9487.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: First Choice Next, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.