CANDESCENT EYE HEALTH SURGICENTER, LLC
NPI 1003168907
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Dartmouth, MA

Active since October 03, 2012CLIA 41D2069877 · Waiver
51 STATE RD, DARTMOUTH, MA 02747(508) 997-1274(508) 910-2209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2025, Mar 5, 2020, Oct 7, 2019 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 41D2069877
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-04-2027

About CANDESCENT EYE HEALTH SURGICENTER, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Candescent Eye Health Surgicenter, Llc, a provider established in Dartmouth, Massachusetts operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003168907 assigned on October 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Corey B Westerfeld Md (Chief Medical Officer)

NPI
1003168907
Provider Name
CANDESCENT EYE HEALTH SURGICENTER, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
51 STATE RD DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Location Phone
(508) 997-1274
Location Fax
(508) 910-2209
Mailing Address
51 STATE RD DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Mailing Phone
(774) 320-3040
Mailing Fax
(508) 910-2204
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-03-2012
Last Update Date
02-06-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

COREY B WESTERFELD MD

Authorized Official Title
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 994-1400

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.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 153 times for 122 patients

Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session

This procedure uses a laser to create small drainage tracts in the iris, the colored part of your eye. This helps excess fluid escape, reducing pressure in the eye that can cause glaucoma. It's performed in sessions.

This service was performed 22 times for 13 patients

Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect

This procedure helps correct an eyelid defect where the eyelid turns inward, causing discomfort or vision issues. A surgeon makes precise adjustments to the eyelid's structure, alleviating the inward turn and improving eye health and comfort.

This service was performed 43 times for 24 patients

Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect

This procedure corrects an eyelid defect where the eyelid turns outward, exposing the eye. The extensive repair involves surgical techniques to reshape the eyelid and ensure it functions properly. This helps protect the eye and improve comfort.

This service was performed 27 times for 20 patients

Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow

Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.

This service was performed 30 times for 21 patients

Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml

This solution is used during eye surgery to maintain pupil dilation and reduce inflammation. Phenylephrine widens the pupil, while Ketorolac helps to prevent pain and swelling. It's applied directly to the eye by your healthcare provider during the procedure.

This service was performed 328 times for 59 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This service was performed 722 times for 484 patients

Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid

This procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.

This service was performed 24 times for 12 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

This service was performed 379 times for 285 patients

Repair of tendon of upper eyelid

Repair of the tendon of the upper eyelid is a surgical procedure aimed at fixing a droopy eyelid. This condition can affect your vision and appearance. The procedure involves tightening the tendon to lift the eyelid to its normal position, improving both function and aesthetics.

This service was performed 60 times for 31 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
41D2069877
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
December 05, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
December 04, 2027
Laboratory Director
JOANNA ALMEIDA
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Candescent Eye Health Surgicenter, Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1003168907, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 0 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1003168907.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Eyewear Supplier
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Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
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Technician/Technologist (Optician)
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Technician/Technologist (Optician)
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Ophthalmology
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Optometrist
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Hearing Instrument Specialist
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Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology
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Optometrist
51 STATE RD
N DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Optometrist
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Ophthalmology
51 STATE RD
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Optometrist
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N DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Optometrist
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Optometrist
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Optometrist
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Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003168907, enumerated as an "organization" on October 03, 2012.

The provider is located at 51 STATE RD DARTMOUTH, MA 02747 and the phone number is (508) 997-1274.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

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