JAMES S. HICKMAN M.D.
NPI 1851371645
Pediatrics in Amherst, MA

NPI Status: Active since January 19, 2006

Contact Information

31 HALL DR
SUITE 2
AMHERST, MA
ZIP 01002
Phone: (413) 253-3773
Fax: (413) 256-0215

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  • Male
  • Pediatrics

About JAMES HICKMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Hickman, a pediatrician established in Amherst, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851371645 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number 60163 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1851371645
Provider Name
JAMES S. HICKMAN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
31 HALL DR SUITE 2 AMHERST, MA 01002
Location Phone
(413) 253-3773
Location Fax
(413) 256-0215
Mailing Address
31 HALL DR SUITE 2 AMHERST, MA 01002
Mailing Phone
(413) 253-3773
Mailing Fax
(413) 256-0215
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-19-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like James Hickman is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, 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

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
60163
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
202075OTHER (01)MAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CA
J07595OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIEL
601631OTHER (01)MACONNECTICARE
27812OTHER (01)MACHILDRENS MEDICAL SECURIT
E22229MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
10140302OTHER (01)MACIGNA
2374898OTHER (01)MAAETNA
060163OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
J07595MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
24205OTHER (01)MAHEALTH NEW ENGLAND
000000007634OTHER (01)MABMC HEALTHNET
3041964MEDICAID (05)MA 

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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 1851371645, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
5
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 1 → 2 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1851371645.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Family Medicine
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Family Medicine
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
General Practice
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
31 HALL DR
AMHERST, MA 01002
Physician Assistant (Medical)
31 HALL DR, VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
AMHERST, MA 01002
Pediatrics
31 HALL DR, SUITE 2
AMHERST, MA 01002
Pediatrics
31 HALL DR, SUITE 2
AMHERST, MA 01002
Pediatrics
31 HALL DR, SUITE 2
AMHERST, MA 01002
Psychologist (Clinical)
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Physical Therapist
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Internal Medicine
31 HALL DR
AMHERST, MA 01002
Psychologist (Clinical)
31 HALL DR, AMHERST HEALTH CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Dentist
31 HALL DR, FIRST ADVANTAGE DENTAL
AMHERST, MA 01002
Internal Medicine
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
31 HALL DR
AMHERST, MA 01002
Pharmacist
31 HALL DR
AMHERST, MA 01002
Pharmacist
31 HALL DR
AMHERST, MA 01002
Psychologist (Clinical)
31 HALL DR, AMHERST MEDICAL CENTER
AMHERST, MA 01002

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851371645, enumerated as an "individual" on January 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 31 HALL DR SUITE 2 AMHERST, MA 01002 and the phone number is (413) 253-3773.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

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