BILLINGS CATARACT & LASER SURGICENTER
NPI 1023079860
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Billings, MT

NPI Status: Active since March 31, 2006

Contact Information

1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT
ZIP 59101
Phone: (406) 252-5681
Fax: (406) 252-5025

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance

About BILLINGS CATARACT & LASER SURGICENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Billings Cataract & Laser Surgicenter, a provider established in Billings, Montana operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023079860 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 9625 (MT). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Billings Cataract & Laser Surgicenter. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. George F. Hatch Jr. M.d. (Owner)

NPI
1023079860
Provider Legal Name
WEB PROPERTIES INC
Other Organization Name
BILLINGS CATARACT & LASER SURGICENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1221 N 26TH ST BILLINGS, MT 59101
Location Phone
(406) 252-5681
Location Fax
(406) 252-5025
Mailing Address
1221 N 26TH ST BILLINGS, MT 59101
Mailing Phone
(406) 252-5681
Mailing Fax
(406) 252-5025
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-31-2006
Last Update Date
02-13-2024
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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

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
9625
License State
MT

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 901 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 308 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
  • Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
  • Core Gold 1500 - EPO
  • Core Gold 3000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 3500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 4500 - EPO
  • Core Silver 5000 - EPO
  • Core Silver 7500 - EPO
  • Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Core Standard Gold - EPO
  • Core Standard Silver - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
  • PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO

*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

DR. GEORGE F. HATCH JR. M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(406) 252-5681

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 46 times for 33 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 128 times for 86 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 79 times for 59 patients

Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis

This procedure involves adjusting the muscle in your upper eyelid to correct drooping or paralysis. The muscle may be shortened or advanced to help lift the eyelid to a better position. This can improve vision and give a more alert appearance. It's typically an outpatient procedure.

This service was performed 32 times for 16 patients

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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 1023079860, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
0
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1023079860.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Eyewear Supplier
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023079860, enumerated as an "organization" on March 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 1221 N 26TH ST BILLINGS, MT 59101 and the phone number is (406) 252-5681.

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

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