EDWARD BERT KNIGHT III MD
NPI 1851361489
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Spartanburg, SC
NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2006
Contact Information
101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC
ZIP 29303
Phone: (864) 560-6012
Fax: (864) 560-6013
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
About EDWARD KNIGHT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edward Knight, an internist established in Spartanburg, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851361489 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0002X with license number 8397 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1851361489
- Provider Name
- EDWARD BERT KNIGHT III MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 101 E WOOD ST SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
- Location Phone
- (864) 560-6012
- Location Fax
- (864) 560-6013
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 743070 ATLANTA, GA 30374
- Mailing Phone
- (864) 560-4304
- Mailing Fax
- (864) 560-6013
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-29-2021
- Code Navigator
An internist like Edward Knight 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RH0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 8397
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 8397 (SC) |
| 2 | 207RC0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 08397 (SC) |
| 3 | 207RP1001X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 08397 (SC) |
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.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 083974 | MEDICAID (05) | SC | |
| 576007863172 | OTHER (01) | SC | BCBS |
| P00454115 | OTHER (01) | SC | RR MEDICARE |
| P01722207 | OTHER (01) | SC | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
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.
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
This service was performed 80 times for 65 patientsAdvance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 82 times for 42 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
This service was performed 48 times for 48 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsReviews for EDWARD BERT KNIGHT III MD
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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 1851361489, 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 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.
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 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851361489, enumerated as an "individual" on January 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 101 E WOOD ST SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 and the phone number is (864) 560-6012.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: First Choice Next, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
