MR. PAUL A LEEP M.D.
NPI 1093786378
Ophthalmology in Houghton, MI

NPI Status: Active since January 27, 2006

Contact Information

404 W SHARON AVE
HOUGHTON, MI
ZIP 49931
Phone: (906) 482-5230
Fax: (906) 482-5343

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About PAUL LEEP

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Leep, a provider established in Houghton, Michigan with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1093786378 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 4301041617 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1093786378
Provider Name
MR. PAUL A LEEP M.D.
Other Name
PAUL A LEEP MDPC
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
404 W SHARON AVE HOUGHTON, MI 49931
Location Phone
(906) 482-5230
Location Fax
(906) 482-5343
Mailing Address
404 W SHARON AVE HOUGHTON, MI 49931
Mailing Phone
(906) 482-5230
Mailing Fax
(906) 482-5343
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-27-2006
Last Update Date
09-02-2014
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Ophthalmologists like Paul Leep 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.
4301041617
License State
MI
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)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

041617 (MI)

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1803100112OTHER (01)BCBS OF MICHIGAN
B45290MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
0310011MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
2114388MEDICAID (05)MI 

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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 1093786378, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 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 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 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 1093786378.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Ophthalmology
404 W SHARON AVE
HOUGHTON, MI 49931

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1093786378, enumerated as an "individual" on January 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 404 W SHARON AVE HOUGHTON, MI 49931 and the phone number is (906) 482-5230.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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