JAMES ROBERT SHIRE M.D.
NPI 1871612168
Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck in Chattanooga, TN
NPI Status: Active since March 28, 2007
Contact Information
6151 SHALLOWFORD RD
SUITE 101
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37421
Phone: (423) 870-3223
Fax: (423) 870-3276
- Individual
- Male
- Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
About JAMES SHIRE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Shire, a provider established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Plastic Surgery, focusing in plastic surgery within the head and neck . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871612168 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2082S0099X with license number 29775 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1871612168
- Provider Name
- JAMES ROBERT SHIRE M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6151 SHALLOWFORD RD SUITE 101 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
- Location Phone
- (423) 870-3223
- Location Fax
- (423) 870-3276
- Mailing Address
- 6151 SHALLOWFORD RD SUITE 101 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
- Mailing Phone
- (423) 870-3223
- Mailing Fax
- (423) 870-3276
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-28-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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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
Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
- Taxonomy Code
- 2082S0099X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 29775
- License State
- TN
- Taxonomy Description
- A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C03280 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | TN |
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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 1871612168, we treat the final digit (8) 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 8).
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 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871612168, enumerated as an "individual" on March 28, 2007.
The provider is located at 6151 SHALLOWFORD RD SUITE 101 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 and the phone number is (423) 870-3223.
Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 2082S0099X and a focus in Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
