WHITAKERS MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1982819116
Clinic/Center - Rural Health in Whitakers, NC
NPI Status: Active since May 11, 2007
Contact Information
105 SE RAILROAD ST
WHITAKERS, NC
ZIP 27891
Phone: (252) 437-2171
Fax: (252) 437-1520
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Rural Health
About WHITAKERS MEDICAL CENTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Whitakers Medical Center, a primary care provider established in Whitakers, North Carolina operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in rural health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982819116 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QR1300X with license number 25149 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Whitakers Medical Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Ronald Eugene Hughes Md (Physician Owner)
- NPI
- 1982819116
- Provider Legal Name
- RONALD E HUGHES
- Other Organization Name
- WHITAKERS MEDICAL CENTER
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 105 SE RAILROAD ST WHITAKERS, NC 27891
- Location Phone
- (252) 437-2171
- Location Fax
- (252) 437-1520
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 760 105 SE RAILROAD ST WHITAKERS, NC 27891
- Mailing Phone
- (252) 437-2171
- Mailing Fax
- (252) 437-1520
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-11-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-15-2008
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Whitakers Medical Center sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Rural Health
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QR1300X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 25149
- License State
- NC
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343860A | MEDICAID (05) | NC | |
| 163WG0000X | OTHER (01) | NC | WMC TAXONOMY |
| 1356327233 | OTHER (01) | NC | OWNER NPI |
| D27027 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NC | |
| 343860 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | NC | MEDICARE |
| 343860C | MEDICAID (05) | NC |
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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 1982819116, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
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 64 is 70. 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 1982819116, enumerated as an "organization" on May 11, 2007.
The provider is located at 105 SE RAILROAD ST WHITAKERS, NC 27891 and the phone number is (252) 437-2171.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QR1300X and a focus in Rural Health.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
