CHRISTOPHER BICKFORD
NPI 1972925394
Acupuncturist in Palm Bay, FL
NPI Status: Active since January 21, 2014
Contact Information
1071 PORT MALABAR BLVD NE
PALM BAY, FL
ZIP 32905
Phone: (321) 676-3383
Fax: (321) 676-3384
- Individual
- Male
- Acupuncturist
- Accepts Insurance
About CHRISTOPHER BICKFORD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Bickford, a provider established in Palm Bay, Florida with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972925394 assigned on January 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number AP855 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1972925394
- Provider Name
- CHRISTOPHER BICKFORD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1071 PORT MALABAR BLVD NE PALM BAY, FL 32905
- Location Phone
- (321) 676-3383
- Location Fax
- (321) 676-3384
- Mailing Address
- 1071 PORT MALABAR BLVD NE PALM BAY, FL 32905
- Mailing Phone
- (321) 676-3383
- Mailing Fax
- (321) 676-3384
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-21-2014
- Last Update Date
- 01-21-2014
- Code Navigator
An acupuncturist like Christopher Bickford specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing some diseases using acupuncture needles. Acupuncturists carefully insert and manipulate fine, solid needles at specific points on the skin to achieve therapeutic benefits. Modern medicine explains that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system, causing the body to release certain chemicals, including endorphins, in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals assist the body in managing and regulating pain. Other commonly used treatment methods in acupuncture include herbs or mixtures of herbs, and acupressure, which involves massaging acupuncture points instead of using needles.
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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
Acupuncturist
- Taxonomy Code
- 171100000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- AP855
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Gold Simple - HMO
- Gold Simple | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Silver Elite - HMO
- Silver Elite | with AdventHealth - HMO
- Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
- Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
- Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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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 1972925394, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972925394, enumerated as an "individual" on January 21, 2014.
The provider is located at 1071 PORT MALABAR BLVD NE PALM BAY, FL 32905 and the phone number is (321) 676-3383.
Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
