DEDHAM OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS AND SURGEONS PC
NPI 1043429954
Ophthalmology in Dedham, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 21, 2007

Contact Information

980 WASHINGTON ST
SUITE 120
DEDHAM, MA
ZIP 02026
Phone: (781) 251-2222
Fax: (781) 234-0279

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About DEDHAM OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS AND SURGEONS PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants And Surgeons Pc, a provider established in Dedham, Massachusetts operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1043429954 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 55237 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. The provider's former legal business name is Gillies & Aswad Eye Care, Pc. The authorized official of this NPI record is Andrew J Gillies M.d., F.a.c.s. (President)

NPI
1043429954
Provider Legal Name
DEDHAM OPHTHALMIC CONSULTANTS AND SURGEONS PC
Other Organization Name
GILLIES & ASWAD EYE CARE, PC
Other Name Type
Former Legal Business Name (4)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
980 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 120 DEDHAM, MA 02026
Location Phone
(781) 251-2222
Location Fax
(781) 234-0279
Mailing Address
980 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 120 DEDHAM, MA 02026
Mailing Phone
(781) 251-2222
Mailing Fax
(781) 234-0279
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-21-2007
Last Update Date
01-31-2011
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Ophthalmologists like Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants And Surgeons Pc 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.
55237
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

3550 (MA)
2332H00000XSuppliers

Eyewear Supplier

(MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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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

ANDREW J GILLIES M.D., F.A.C.S.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(781) 251-2222

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U12537MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
U03000MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
6070110001MEDICARE NSC (07)MA 
B77257MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
A65744MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 
E56942MEDICARE UPIN (02)MA 

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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 1043429954, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
4
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 4 → 8 4 → 8 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 8 + 3 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1043429954.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 120
DEDHAM, MA 02026
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980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 120
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Ophthalmology
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 120
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Physical Therapist
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 121
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 121
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Ophthalmology
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 120
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Psychologist
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 209
DEDHAM, MA 02026
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
980 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE120
DEDHAM, MA 02026

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043429954, enumerated as an "organization" on May 21, 2007.

The provider is located at 980 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 120 DEDHAM, MA 02026 and the phone number is (781) 251-2222.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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