DEREK FARMEN
NPI 1982193405
Chiropractor in Matthews, NC

NPI Status: Active since May 10, 2018

Contact Information

10550 INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY STE 100
MATTHEWS, NC
ZIP 28105
Phone: (704) 849-9393
Fax: (704) 845-8589

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Accepts Insurance

About DEREK FARMEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Derek Farmen, a provider established in Matthews, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Chiropractor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982193405 assigned on May 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111N00000X with license number 4936 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1982193405
Provider Name
DEREK FARMEN
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
10550 INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY STE 100 MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Location Phone
(704) 849-9393
Location Fax
(704) 845-8589
Mailing Address
10550 INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY STE 100 MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Mailing Phone
(704) 849-9393
Mailing Fax
(704) 845-8589
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-10-2018
Last Update Date
05-10-2018
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A chiropractor like Derek Farmen 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

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Classification

Chiropractor

Taxonomy Code
111N00000X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
4936
License State
NC
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

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Home Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with Cone Health - EPO
  • Blue Home Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with Novant Health - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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.

This service was performed 252 times for 22 patients

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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 1982193405, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 3 → 6 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1982193405.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Chiropractor
10550 INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY STE 100
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982193405, enumerated as an "individual" on May 10, 2018.

The provider is located at 10550 INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY STE 100 MATTHEWS, NC 28105 and the phone number is (704) 849-9393.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.