EARL DAVID SMITH D.C.
NPI 1952471278
Chiropractor - Internist in Ringgold, GA
NPI Status: Active since November 08, 2006
Contact Information
29 LEGION ST
RINGGOLD, GA
ZIP 30736
Phone: (706) 965-5777
Fax: (706) 965-5787
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 31
- Chiropractor
- Internist
- Accepts Insurance
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About EARL SMITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Earl Smith, a provider established in Ringgold, Georgia with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in internist and more than 31 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952471278 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NI0900X with license number 6245 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1952471278
- Provider Name
- EARL DAVID SMITH D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 29 LEGION ST RINGGOLD, GA 30736
- Location Phone
- (706) 965-5777
- Location Fax
- (706) 965-5787
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1091 RINGGOLD, GA 30736
- Mailing Phone
- (706) 965-5777
- Mailing Fax
- (706) 965-5787
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1996
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 04-12-2023
- Code Navigator
A chiropractor like Earl Smith helps patients with problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Chiropractors use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage health issues such as back and neck pain. Some chiropractors apply procedures like massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, ultrasound and spinal adjustments and manipulation. A chiropractor focuses on the patients overall health and might refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 4929 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-5005
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
Chiropractor Internist
- Taxonomy Code
- 111NI0900X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- 6245
- License State
- GA
- Taxonomy Description
- The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
- SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
- SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO
- BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
- BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
- BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Earl Smith is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
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: 3375513047
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: I20161019001251
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? Maybe
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.
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
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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 1952471278, 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952471278, enumerated as an "individual" on November 08, 2006.
The provider is located at 29 LEGION ST RINGGOLD, GA 30736 and the phone number is (706) 965-5777.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NI0900X and a focus in Internist.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and BlueCross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
