Individual provider

Helen Latham, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Helen Latham, M.D. is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Lexington, SC, registered under NPI 1831168129.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 5336 SUNSET BLVD STE A, Lexington, SC 29072. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
14576 SC Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 14576 issued in SC. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
2769431360

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1831168129 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 17, 2006
Last updatedJan 14, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 5336 SUNSET BLVD STE A
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 567-8900
Fax (803) 567-8909
Mailing address 300 E MCBEE AVE STE 300
Greenville, SC 29601
Other identifiers 145765 (SC)
F361607124 · MEDICARE ID (SC)
This record was updated on Jan 14, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1831168129 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 8 3 1 1 6 8 1 2
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 8 6 1 2 6 7 1 4

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1831168129?
NPI 1831168129 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Helen Latham, M.D. in Lexington, SC. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Helen Latham, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (803) 567-8900, last updated Jan 14, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Helen Latham, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1831168129 a valid number?
Yes. 1831168129 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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