W.N.C. EAR NOSE THROAT HEAD AND NECK SURGEONS, PA
NPI 1811944689
Clinic/Center in Asheville, NC

NPI Status: Active since May 27, 2006

Contact Information

285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28803
Phone: (828) 252-1853
Fax: (828) 259-9468

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  • Clinic/Center
  • Accepts Insurance

About W.N.C. EAR NOSE THROAT HEAD AND NECK SURGEONS, PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for W.n.c. Ear Nose Throat Head And Neck Surgeons, Pa, a provider established in Asheville, North Carolina operating as a Clinic/center. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811944689 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261Q00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Barry R Pate Jr. M.d. (President)

NPI
1811944689
Provider Name
W.N.C. EAR NOSE THROAT HEAD AND NECK SURGEONS, PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
285 MCDOWELL ST ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Location Phone
(828) 252-1853
Location Fax
(828) 259-9468
Mailing Address
285 MCDOWELL ST ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Mailing Phone
(828) 252-1853
Mailing Fax
(828) 259-9468
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-27-2006
Last Update Date
04-07-2014
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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

Clinic/Center

Taxonomy Code
261Q00000X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Description
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • 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 Value Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS
  • Blue Value Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Limited Statewide Doctors - POS

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.

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

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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

DR. BARRY R PATE JR. M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(828) 252-1853

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
8902944MEDICAID (05)NC 
0123MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NCGROUP NUMBER
CL8059OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
02944OTHER (01)NCBLUE CROSS GROUP NUMBER
0123MEDICARE PIN (08)NC 

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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 1811944689, 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 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 1811944689.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Otolaryngology
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Otolaryngology
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Audiologist
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Acupuncturist
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Audiologist
285 MCDOWELL ST
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811944689, enumerated as an "organization" on May 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 285 MCDOWELL ST ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 and the phone number is (828) 252-1853.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

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