CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC
NPI 1023399318
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Warwick, RI

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2011

Contact Information

444 QUAKER LN
WARWICK, RI
ZIP 02886
Phone: (401) 384-6537

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • CLIA Number: 41D2069877
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-04-2025

About CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Candescent Eye Surgicenter Llc, a provider established in Warwick, Rhode Island operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023399318 assigned on August 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number PENDING (RI). 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 (Md)

NPI
1023399318
Provider Name
CANDESCENT EYE SURGICENTER LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
444 QUAKER LN WARWICK, RI 02886
Location Phone
(401) 384-6537
Mailing Address
51 STATE RD DARTMOUTH, MA 02747
Mailing Phone
(774) 320-3040
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-31-2011
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
License No.
PENDING
License State
RI

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
MD
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 910-2204

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 138 times for 105 patients

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.

This service was performed 16 times for 12 patients

Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye

This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.

This service was performed 66 times for 37 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

This service was performed 44 times for 25 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 448 times for 69 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 1,265 times for 745 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, 2023
Certificate Expiration Date
December 04, 2025
Laboratory Director
JOANNA ALMEIDA
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Candescent Eye 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 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 1023399318, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
8
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 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1023399318.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
444 QUAKER LN
WARWICK, RI 02886
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
444 QUAKER LN
WARWICK, RI 02886
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
444 QUAKER LN
WARWICK, RI 02886
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
444 QUAKER LN
WARWICK, RI 02886

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023399318, enumerated as an "organization" on August 31, 2011.

The provider is located at 444 QUAKER LN WARWICK, RI 02886 and the phone number is (401) 384-6537.

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