DR. RICHARD HOO LEE JR. MD
NPI 1023129095
Ophthalmology in Oakland, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

491 30TH ST SUITE #201
OAKLAND, CA
ZIP 94609
Phone: (510) 836-2122
Fax: (510) 836-3773

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About RICHARD LEE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Lee, a provider established in Oakland, California with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023129095 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number A24722 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1023129095
Provider Name
DR. RICHARD HOO LEE JR. MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
491 30TH ST SUITE #201 OAKLAND, CA 94609
Location Phone
(510) 836-2122
Location Fax
(510) 836-3773
Mailing Address
491 30TH ST SUITE #201 OAKLAND, CA 94609
Mailing Phone
(510) 836-2122
Mailing Fax
(510) 836-3773
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
11-05-2010
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Ophthalmologists like Richard Lee specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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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

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A24722
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A24095MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
00A247220MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
75618145OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
0449320001MEDICARE NSC (07) 
00A247220MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1023129095, 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
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

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 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 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 1023129095.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
491 30TH ST SUITE #201
OAKLAND, CA 94609

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023129095, enumerated as an "individual" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 491 30TH ST SUITE #201 OAKLAND, CA 94609 and the phone number is (510) 836-2122.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.