DR. BERNHARD HEERSINK MD
NPI 1033209879
Ophthalmology in Newburyport, MA

NPI Status: Active since October 13, 2006

Contact Information

21 HIGHLAND AVE
SUITE #1
NEWBURYPORT, MA
ZIP 01950
Phone: (978) 462-8751
Fax: (978) 462-8920

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About BERNHARD HEERSINK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bernhard Heersink, a provider established in Newburyport, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1033209879 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 37852 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1033209879
Provider Name
DR. BERNHARD HEERSINK MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
21 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE #1 NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Location Phone
(978) 462-8751
Location Fax
(978) 462-8920
Mailing Address
21 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE #1 NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Mailing Phone
(978) 462-8751
Mailing Fax
(978) 462-8920
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-13-2006
Last Update Date
10-12-2012
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Ophthalmologists like Bernhard Heersink 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

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
37852
License State
MA
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
D23039BSOTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
M13052MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
D88225MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1033209879, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
9
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1033209879.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Orthopaedic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 16
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Plastic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 3-4A
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Plastic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE3-4A
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Internal Medicine
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 2
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Family Medicine
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 2
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Family Medicine
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 2
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Internal Medicine
21 HIGHLAND AVE, ANNAJAQUES HOSPITAL
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Orthopaedic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 16
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Orthopaedic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 16
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 7
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 10
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Plastic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 3-4A
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngic Allergy)
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 10
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 6
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 10
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 24
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Ophthalmology
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 1
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Nurse Practitioner
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 24
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 12
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
Orthopaedic Surgery
21 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 16
NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1033209879, enumerated as an "individual" on October 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 21 HIGHLAND AVE SUITE #1 NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950 and the phone number is (978) 462-8751.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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