JOAN THERESA BECKFORD
NPI 1962225631
Doula in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since November 01, 2024

Contact Information

119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01605
Phone: (508) 633-0592

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Doula

About JOAN BECKFORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joan Beckford, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Doula. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962225631 assigned on November 2024. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 374J00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1962225631
Provider Name
JOAN THERESA BECKFORD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
119 BELMONT ST WORCESTER, MA 01605
Location Phone
(508) 633-0592
Mailing Address
101 FOREST ST WORCESTER, MA 01609
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-01-2024
Last Update Date
11-01-2024
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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

Doula

Taxonomy Code
374J00000X
Type
Nursing Service Related Providers
Taxonomy Description
Doulas work in a variety of settings and have been trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and just after birth and/or provide emotional and practical support to a mother during the postpartum period.

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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 1962225631, 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1962225631.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Specialist
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Anesthesiology
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Surgery
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Family Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY HOSPITAL MEDICINE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF PALLIATIVE CARE
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Orthopaedic Surgery
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
119 BELMONT ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01605

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962225631, enumerated as an "individual" on November 01, 2024.

The provider is located at 119 BELMONT ST WORCESTER, MA 01605 and the phone number is (508) 633-0592.

Doula with taxonomy code 374J00000X.