ADVANCE OPHTALMOLOGY GROUP PSC
NPI 1114322963
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Arecibo, PR

NPI Status: Active since October 22, 2014

Contact Information

404 AVE DE DIEGO
ARECIBO, PR
ZIP 00614
Phone: (787) 878-2744
Fax: (787) 817-3531

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NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.

  • Organization
  • Technician/Technologist
  • Ophthalmic

About ADVANCE OPHTALMOLOGY GROUP PSC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Advance Ophtalmology Group Psc, a provider established in Arecibo, Puerto Rico operating as a Technician/technologist, focusing in ophthalmic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1114322963 assigned on October 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1100X with license number 8647 (PR). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. Advance Ophtalmology Group Psc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Luis Montalvo Md (President)

NPI
1114322963
Provider Name
ADVANCE OPHTALMOLOGY GROUP PSC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
404 AVE DE DIEGO ARECIBO, PR 00614
Location Phone
(787) 878-2744
Location Fax
(787) 817-3531
Mailing Address
PO BOX 140819 AVE JOSE DE DIEGO 404 ARECIBO, PR 00614
Mailing Phone
(787) 878-2758
Mailing Fax
(787) 817-3531
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-22-2014
Last Update Date
12-05-2014
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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

Technician/Technologist Ophthalmic

Taxonomy Code
156FX1100X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
8647
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. LUIS MONTALVO MD

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(787) 878-2744

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
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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 1114322963, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
3
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 1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1114322963.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
404 AVE DE DIEGO
ARECIBO, PR 00614

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1114322963, enumerated as an "organization" on October 22, 2014.

The provider is located at 404 AVE DE DIEGO ARECIBO, PR 00614 and the phone number is (787) 878-2744.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1100X and a focus in Ophthalmic.

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