DR. PETER GEORGE WEST D.C.
NPI 1972509602
Chiropractor in Wiscasset, ME
NPI Status: Active since June 27, 2005
Contact Information
42 FEDERAL ST
WISCASSET, ME
ZIP 04578
Phone: (207) 882-7800
- Individual
- Male
- Chiropractor
About PETER WEST
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Peter West, a provider established in Wiscasset, Maine with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972509602 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number CR794 (ME). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1972509602
- Provider Name
- DR. PETER GEORGE WEST D.C.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 42 FEDERAL ST WISCASSET, ME 04578
- Location Phone
- (207) 882-7800
- Mailing Address
- 42 FEDERAL ST WISCASSET, ME 04578
- Mailing Phone
- (207) 882-7800
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-27-2005
- Last Update Date
- 02-16-2011
- Code Navigator
A chiropractor like Peter West 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.
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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
Chiropractor
- Taxonomy Code
- 111N00000X
- Type
- Chiropractic Providers
- License No.
- CR794
- License State
- ME
- Taxonomy Description
- A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126330000 | MEDICAID (05) | ME | |
| U27098 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ME | |
| MM2809 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ME |
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, 1-2 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
This service was performed 248 times for 41 patientsChiropractic 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 1972509602, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972509602, enumerated as an "individual" on June 27, 2005.
The provider is located at 42 FEDERAL ST WISCASSET, ME 04578 and the phone number is (207) 882-7800.
Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
