DR. DEBRA POHLMAN MD
NPI 1962457432
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Longview, WA
NPI Status: Active since May 23, 2006
Contact Information
1615 DELAWARE ST
LONGVIEW, WA
ZIP 98632
Phone: (360) 414-2730
- Individual
- Female
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
About DEBRA POHLMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Debra Pohlman, a provider established in Longview, Washington with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962457432 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QH0002X with license number MD00022018 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1962457432
- Provider Name
- DR. DEBRA POHLMAN MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1615 DELAWARE ST LONGVIEW, WA 98632
- Location Phone
- (360) 414-2730
- Mailing Address
- 4001 DALE ST. SUITE 216 ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
- Mailing Phone
- (907) 569-3600
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-23-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2019
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 4001 Dale St Suite 216
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 569-3600
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
Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207QH0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD00022018
- License State
- WA
- Taxonomy Description
- A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207Q00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Family Medicine | AA2611 (AK) |
| 2 | 207Q00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Family Medicine | MD00022018 (WA) |
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
This service was performed 84 times for 41 patientsThis is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
This service was performed 40 times for 40 patientsThis service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
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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 1962457432, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962457432, enumerated as an "individual" on May 23, 2006.
The provider is located at 1615 DELAWARE ST LONGVIEW, WA 98632 and the phone number is (360) 414-2730.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
