JAMES H TAFF JR. PAA AAC
NPI 1891789921
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Columbus, GA

NPI Status: Active since September 05, 2005

Contact Information

2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA
ZIP 31904
Phone: (800) 232-5703
Fax: (334) 279-1660

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 33
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About JAMES TAFF

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Taff, a provider established in Columbus, Georgia with a medical specialization in Anesthesiologist Assistant and more than 33 years of experience. He graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1993. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891789921 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367H00000X with license number 002452 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1891789921
Provider Name
JAMES H TAFF JR. PAA AAC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Location Phone
(800) 232-5703
Location Fax
(334) 279-1660
Mailing Address
PO BOX 8417 COLUMBUS, GA 31908
Mailing Phone
(706) 324-5482
Mailing Fax
(334) 279-1660
Medical School Name
CLVLND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MED OF CASE WSTN RSV UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year
1993
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-05-2005
Last Update Date
06-07-2016
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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

Anesthesiologist Assistant

Taxonomy Code
367H00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
002452
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

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)
1363A00000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant

002452 (GA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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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
R11439MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
97BBGWGMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)GA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Taff is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810093325

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070430000424

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older)

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. James Taff is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31995
(706) 596-4020Acute Care Hospitals

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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 1891789921, we treat the final digit (1) 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 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
1
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 24 = 79

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

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1891789921.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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Emergency Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Emergency Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
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COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Internal Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
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Internal Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Internal Medicine
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COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
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COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Emergency Medicine
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Anesthesiology
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Emergency Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Anesthesiology
2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891789921, enumerated as an "individual" on September 05, 2005.

The provider is located at 2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY COLUMBUS, GA 31904 and the phone number is (800) 232-5703.

Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

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

James Taff is affiliated with: ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE.