DR. STEVE M COVINGTON III M.D.
NPI 1912900697
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Decatur, GA

NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2005

Contact Information

2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA
ZIP 30033
Phone: (404) 501-1000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

About STEVE COVINGTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Steve Covington, a provider established in Decatur, Georgia with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1912900697 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number 030291 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1912900697
Provider Name
DR. STEVE M COVINGTON III M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2701 N DECATUR RD DECATUR, GA 30033
Location Phone
(404) 501-1000
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1457 BLUEFIELD, WV 24701
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-24-2005
Last Update Date
08-24-2009
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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

Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
030291
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

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)
1207ZD0900XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Dermatopathology

030291 (GA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00364119AMEDICAID (05)GA 
C67222MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
009980665MEDICAID (05)AL 

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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 1912900697, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1912900697.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

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2701 N DECATUR RD
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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DECATUR, GA 30033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2701 N DECATUR RD, PATHOLOGY DEPT
DECATUR, GA 30033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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DECATUR, GA 30033
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
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DECATUR, GA 30033
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Anesthesiology
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Physician Assistant
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Emergency Medicine
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Anesthesiology
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2701 N DECATUR RD
DECATUR, GA 30033
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2701 N DECATUR RD
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1912900697, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2005.

The provider is located at 2701 N DECATUR RD DECATUR, GA 30033 and the phone number is (404) 501-1000.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

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