DANA CHRISTIANSON MD
NPI 1104885920
Ophthalmology in Brevard, NC

NPI Status: Active since March 21, 2006

Contact Information

188 MEDICAL PARK DR.
SUITE C
BREVARD, NC
ZIP 28712
Phone: (828) 884-7320
Fax: (828) 877-6191

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About DANA CHRISTIANSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dana Christianson, a provider established in Brevard, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1104885920 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 28954 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1104885920
Provider Name
DANA CHRISTIANSON MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
188 MEDICAL PARK DR. SUITE C BREVARD, NC 28712
Location Phone
(828) 884-7320
Location Fax
(828) 877-6191
Mailing Address
188 MEDICAL PARK DR. SUITE C BREVARD, NC 28712
Mailing Phone
(828) 884-7320
Mailing Fax
(828) 877-6191
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-21-2006
Last Update Date
11-12-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Dana Christianson 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.
28954
License State
NC
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
0850446OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTH CARE
205415BMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
8922472MEDICAID (05)NC 
C83223MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
22472OTHER (01)NCBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
205415BMEDICARE PIN (08)NC 

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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 1104885920, 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
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 4 + 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 1104885920.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Ophthalmology
188 MEDICAL PARK DR., SUITE C
BREVARD, NC 28712

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1104885920, enumerated as an "individual" on March 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 188 MEDICAL PARK DR. SUITE C BREVARD, NC 28712 and the phone number is (828) 884-7320.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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