VISIONCARE SPECIALISTS
NPI 1154572923
Clinic/Center in Des Plaines, IL

NPI Status: Active since October 09, 2008

Contact Information

1070 E OAKTON ST
DES PLAINES, IL
ZIP 60018
Phone: (847) 294-6722
Fax: (847) 294-6822

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Accepts Insurance

About VISIONCARE SPECIALISTS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Visioncare Specialists, a provider established in Des Plaines, Illinois operating as a Clinic/center. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154572923 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261Q00000X with license number 046008548 (IL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The provider's other name is Visioncare Specialists. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Sam Salituro Jr. O.d. (President)

NPI
1154572923
Provider Legal Name
SAM SALITURO INC
Other Organization Name
VISIONCARE SPECIALISTS
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1070 E OAKTON ST DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Location Phone
(847) 294-6722
Location Fax
(847) 294-6822
Mailing Address
1070 E OAKTON ST DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Mailing Phone
(847) 294-6722
Mailing Fax
(847) 294-6822
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-09-2008
Last Update Date
10-09-2008
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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

Clinic/Center

Taxonomy Code
261Q00000X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
046008548
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
  • BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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. SAM SALITURO JR. O.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(847) 294-6722

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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 1154572923, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 2 → 4 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 4 + 9 + 4 + 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 1154572923.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
1070 E OAKTON ST
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
Optometrist
1070 E OAKTON ST
DES PLAINES, IL 60018

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154572923, enumerated as an "organization" on October 09, 2008.

The provider is located at 1070 E OAKTON ST DES PLAINES, IL 60018 and the phone number is (847) 294-6722.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

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