DR. FRED MELVIN MCDONALD JR. ND, DOM, LAC
NPI 1548352529
Acupuncturist in Watkinsville, GA
NPI Status: Active since September 28, 2006
Contact Information
1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY
WATKINSVILLE, GA
ZIP 30677
Phone: (706) 769-0720
Fax: (706) 769-8754
- Individual
- Male
- Acupuncturist
About FRED MCDONALD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Fred Mcdonald, a provider established in Watkinsville, Georgia with a medical specialization in Acupuncturist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548352529 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 171100000X with license number 000162 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1548352529
- Provider Name
- DR. FRED MELVIN MCDONALD JR. ND, DOM, LAC
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
- Location Phone
- (706) 769-0720
- Location Fax
- (706) 769-8754
- Mailing Address
- 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677
- Mailing Phone
- (706) 769-0720
- Mailing Fax
- (706) 769-8754
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-28-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
- Code Navigator
An acupuncturist like Fred Mcdonald 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
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- Classification
Acupuncturist
- Taxonomy Code
- 171100000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- 000162
- License State
- GA
- 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
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000162 | OTHER (01) | GA | GA LIC# |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 71 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 80 - 71 = 9 | 9 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1548352529 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 6 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1740387919 | DR. ELIZABETH LOUISE SCHULTZ DO, FACOG Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology) | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY #106 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-0720 |
| 1295832368 | DR. KIRK ALAN MELVILLE MD Individual | Family Medicine | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY #106 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-0720 |
| 1841250925 | ROBERT K AHRENS M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY BLDG 105 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-3331 |
| 1285693911 | DR. FELICIA S LACKSEN M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY BLDG 105 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-3331 |
| 1699734327 | AMANDA JANE DOWNS M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY BLDG 105 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-3331 |
| 1912009085 | ATHENS AREA FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PC Organization | Family Medicine | 1351 STONEBRIDGE PKWY BUILDING 104 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 (706) 769-4141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548352529, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on September 28, 2006
The provider is located at 1351 Stonebridge Pkwy Watkinsville, Ga 30677 and the phone number is (706) 769-0720
The provider's speciality is Acupuncturist with taxonomy code 171100000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
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