IRVING L WEISSMAN MD, PC
NPI 1134313851
Ophthalmology in Brighton, MA

NPI Status: Active since September 06, 2007

Contact Information

280 WASHINGTON ST
BRIGHTON, MA
ZIP 02135
Phone: (617) 787-5503

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About IRVING L WEISSMAN MD, PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Irving L Weissman Md, Pc, a provider established in Brighton, Massachusetts operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1134313851 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 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. Irving Louis Weissman M.d. (President)

NPI
1134313851
Provider Name
IRVING L WEISSMAN MD, PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
280 WASHINGTON ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Location Phone
(617) 787-5503
Mailing Address
280 WASHINGTON ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Mailing Phone
(617) 787-5503
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-06-2007
Last Update Date
09-06-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Irving L Weissman Md, 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
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

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Authorized Official Name

DR. IRVING LOUIS WEISSMAN M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(617) 787-5503

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
00232268OTHER (01)NEIGHBOR HEALTH PLAN
0096167OTHER (01)AETNA
030368OTHER (01)TUFTS
15275OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM
A65853MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
MO7162MEDICARE PIN (08) 
0800059OTHER (01)UNITED HEALTH CARE
M13032OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
96167OTHER (01)US HEALTH CARE
0198862MEDICAID (05)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 1134313851, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1134313851.

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Dentist (General Practice)
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Podiatrist
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Dermatology
280 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 212
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Ophthalmology
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Specialist
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Acupuncturist
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Internal Medicine
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BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Urology
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Specialist
280 WASHINGTON ST
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Specialist
280 WASHINGTON ST
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Dermatology
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Acupuncturist
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BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Internal Medicine
280 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 201
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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General Acute Care Hospital
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Technician/Technologist (Optician)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1134313851, enumerated as an "organization" on September 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 280 WASHINGTON ST BRIGHTON, MA 02135 and the phone number is (617) 787-5503.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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