DR. GREGORY PLAUGHER D.C.
NPI 1992835482
Chiropractor - Internist in Alameda, CA

NPI Status: Active since March 06, 2007

Contact Information

2447 SANTA CLARA AVE
301
ALAMEDA, CA
ZIP 94501
Phone: (510) 909-1268
Fax: (510) 217-2423

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Chiropractor
  • Internist

About GREGORY PLAUGHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gregory Plaugher, a provider established in Alameda, California with a medical specialization in Chiropractor, focusing in internist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992835482 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 111NI0900X with license number DC-18592 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1992835482
Provider Name
DR. GREGORY PLAUGHER D.C.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2447 SANTA CLARA AVE 301 ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Location Phone
(510) 909-1268
Location Fax
(510) 217-2423
Mailing Address
2447 SANTA CLARA AVE 301 ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Mailing Phone
(510) 909-1268
Mailing Fax
(510) 217-2423
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-06-2007
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A chiropractor like Gregory Plaugher 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 Internist

Taxonomy Code
111NI0900X
Type
Chiropractic Providers
License No.
DC-18592
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.

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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 1992835482, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 68

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.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1992835482.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Psychologist (Clinical)
2447 SANTA CLARA AVE, SUITE 209
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Physical Therapist
2447 SANTA CLARA AVE, SUITE # 205
ALAMEDA, CA 94501

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992835482, enumerated as an "individual" on March 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 2447 SANTA CLARA AVE 301 ALAMEDA, CA 94501 and the phone number is (510) 909-1268.

Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111NI0900X and a focus in Internist.