VISION CARE OF MAINE-AROOSTOOK LLC
NPI 1023104825
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Presque Isle, ME

NPI Status: Active since October 05, 2006

Contact Information

173 ACADEMY ST
PRESQUE ISLE, ME
ZIP 04769
Phone: (207) 764-0376
Fax: (207) 764-7612

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Medicare Supplier
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • CLIA Number: 20D0872743
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 06-30-2027

About VISION CARE OF MAINE-AROOSTOOK LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vision Care Of Maine-aroostook Llc, a provider established in Presque Isle, Maine operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023104825 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 36480 (ME). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Cristy Hewitt Rn (Coo)

NPI
1023104825
Provider Name
VISION CARE OF MAINE-AROOSTOOK LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
173 ACADEMY ST PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769
Location Phone
(207) 764-0376
Location Fax
(207) 764-7612
Mailing Address
173 ACADEMY ST PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769
Mailing Phone
(207) 764-0376
Mailing Fax
(207) 764-7612
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-05-2006
Last Update Date
07-28-2022
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Vision Care Of Maine-aroostook Llc is a medicare supplier with PTAN 20672897 who accepts Medicare assignment for all durable medical equipment and supplies. The provider accepts the Medicare allowable as payment in full.The supplier carries the following product categories: Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses or Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses or Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses.

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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.
36480
License State
ME

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

CRISTY HEWITT RN

Authorized Official Title
COO
Authorized Official Phone
(207) 385-2036

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.

Destruction of growth of retina using a laser

This procedure involves using a precise laser to target and remove abnormal growths on the retina, the thin layer at the back of the eye. It's a safe and effective way to protect your vision and prevent further eye damage.

This service was performed 16 times for 11 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 152 times for 96 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 54 times for 46 patients

Medical Equipment Supplier

The provider carries the following medical supplies product categories:

PTAN
20672897
Accepts Medicare Assignment
YES
Specialities List
Optometrist.
Competitive Bidding
NO

Supplies List

  • Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses - Conventional Eyeglasses
  • Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses - Conventional Contact Lenses
  • Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses - Cataract Eyeglasses

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
20D0872743
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
July 01, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Laboratory Director
CURT T. YOUNG
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Vision Care Of Maine-aroostook 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 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 1023104825, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1023104825.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Optometrist
173 ACADEMY ST
PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769
Ophthalmology
173 ACADEMY ST
PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023104825, enumerated as an "organization" on October 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 173 ACADEMY ST PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769 and the phone number is (207) 764-0376.

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.