DR. THOMAS HUGHES WHITTINGTON DC
NPI 1831271980
Chiropractor in Asheville, NC

NPI Status: Active since October 19, 2006

Contact Information

801 FAIRVIEW RD
SUITE 6
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28803
Phone: (828) 298-0011
Fax: (828) 298-0660

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor

About THOMAS WHITTINGTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Whittington, a provider established in Asheville, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831271980 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 2104 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1831271980
Provider Name
DR. THOMAS HUGHES WHITTINGTON DC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
801 FAIRVIEW RD SUITE 6 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Location Phone
(828) 298-0011
Location Fax
(828) 298-0660
Mailing Address
PO BOX 19037 ASHEVILLE, NC 28815
Mailing Phone
(828) 298-0011
Mailing Fax
(828) 298-0660
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-19-2006
Last Update Date
10-13-2011
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A chiropractor like Thomas Whittington 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

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Classification

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
2104
License State
NC
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

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
7908926MEDICAID (05)NC 
2450627AMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
08926OTHER (01)BCBS

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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 1831271980, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
0
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 1 → 2 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 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1831271980.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
801 FAIRVIEW RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Physical Therapist
801 FAIRVIEW RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831271980, enumerated as an "individual" on October 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 801 FAIRVIEW RD SUITE 6 ASHEVILLE, NC 28803 and the phone number is (828) 298-0011.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

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