MRS. MEGAN WILDEROTTER ACKERSON PA-C
NPI 1942614607
Physician Assistant - Medical in Columbia, SC

NPI Status: Active since June 19, 2014

Contact Information

120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA, SC
ZIP 29203
Phone: (803) 256-5300

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MEGAN ACKERSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Megan Ackerson, a primary care provider established in Columbia, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942614607 assigned on June 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number 307587 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1942614607
Provider Name
MRS. MEGAN WILDEROTTER ACKERSON PA-C
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Location Phone
(803) 256-5300
Mailing Address
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-19-2014
Last Update Date
04-20-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Megan Ackerson sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Secondary Locations

  • 100 Medical Center Dr
    Slidell, LA 70461
    (985) 646-5134

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

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
307587
License State
LA

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

307587 (LA)
2363AM0700XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Physician Assistant
Medical

PA2122 (SC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • CHRISTUS Bronze (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze + Dental & Vision (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential + Dental & Vision (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Catastrophic (3 Free PCP visits) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold + Dental & Vision + Fitness ($0 Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold + Fitness ($0 Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential ($0 Rx Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential + Dental & Vision ($0 Rx Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Gold Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential 70 ($5 PCP, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential 70 + Dental & Vision ($5 PCP, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Megan Ackerson is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

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.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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.

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 40 times for 40 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 49 times for 45 patients

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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 1942614607, 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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 0 + 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 1942614607.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physician Assistant
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Orthopaedic Surgery
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physical Therapist
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Skilled Nursing Facility
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Emergency Medicine
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Anesthesiology
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physician Assistant
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
General Acute Care Hospital
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Physician Assistant
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942614607, enumerated as an "individual" on June 19, 2014.

The provider is located at 120 GATEWAY CORPORATE BLVD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT COLUMBIA, SC 29203 and the phone number is (803) 256-5300.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CHRISTUS Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.