NORMAN SLUSHER, MD, PA
NPI 1073781340
Ophthalmology in Dallas, TX

NPI Status: Active since February 20, 2008

Contact Information

3600 GASTON AVE
SUITE 964
DALLAS, TX
ZIP 75246
Phone: (214) 826-7470
Fax: (214) 826-1711

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About NORMAN SLUSHER, MD, PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Norman Slusher, Md, Pa, a provider established in Dallas, Texas operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073781340 assigned on February 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number E5249 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Norman Slusher M.d. (President)

NPI
1073781340
Provider Name
NORMAN SLUSHER, MD, PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
3600 GASTON AVE SUITE 964 DALLAS, TX 75246
Location Phone
(214) 826-7470
Location Fax
(214) 826-1711
Mailing Address
3600 GASTON AVE SUITE 964 DALLAS, TX 75246
Mailing Phone
(214) 826-7470
Mailing Fax
(214) 826-1711
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-20-2008
Last Update Date
05-22-2014
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Ophthalmologists like Norman Slusher, Md, Pa 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.
E5249
License State
TX
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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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

DR. NORMAN SLUSHER M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(214) 826-7470

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0175980001MEDICARE NSC (07)TX 

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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 1073781340, we treat the final digit (0) 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 60

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

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

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1073781340.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Ophthalmology
3600 GASTON AVE, STE 964
DALLAS, TX 75246
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER, #261
DALLAS, TX 75246
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3600 GASTON AVE, STE 404
DALLAS, TX 75246
Neurological Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, STE 1158-WADLEY
DALLAS, TX 75246
Orthopaedic Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, STE 1101
DALLAS, TX 75246
Orthopaedic Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 1101
DALLAS, TX 75246
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 806
DALLAS, TX 75246
Specialist
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 450
DALLAS, TX 75246
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 454
DALLAS, TX 75246
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3600 GASTON AVE, STE 404 BARNETT TOWER
DALLAS, TX 75246
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 261 WADLEY TOWER
DALLAS, TX 75246
Specialist
3600 GASTON AVE, BARNETT TOWER SUITE 906
DALLAS, TX 75246
Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, STE. 710
DALLAS, TX 75246
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER SUITE 1054
DALLAS, TX 75246
Colon & Rectal Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 1209
DALLAS, TX 75246
Plastic Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, #751
DALLAS, TX 75246
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 506 BARNETT TOWER
DALLAS, TX 75246
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER, #261
DALLAS, TX 75246
Surgery
3600 GASTON AVE, SUITE 904
DALLAS, TX 75246
Internal Medicine
3600 GASTON AVE, WADLEY TOWER, SUITE 651
DALLAS, TX 75246

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073781340, enumerated as an "organization" on February 20, 2008.

The provider is located at 3600 GASTON AVE SUITE 964 DALLAS, TX 75246 and the phone number is (214) 826-7470.

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.