FRANCIS G GIMBEL JR. ABO-AC
NPI 1194093492
Technician/Technologist - Optician in Plymouth Meeting, PA
NPI Status: Active since December 01, 2011
Contact Information
699 W GERMANTOWN PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
ZIP 19462
Phone: (484) 306-3937
Fax: (610) 422-2666
- Individual
- Male
- Technician/Technologist
- Optician
- Accepts Insurance
About FRANCIS GIMBEL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Francis Gimbel, a provider established in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Technician/technologist, focusing in optician . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194093492 assigned on December 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1800X with license number 155852 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1194093492
- Provider Name
- FRANCIS G GIMBEL JR. ABO-AC
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 699 W GERMANTOWN PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
- Location Phone
- (484) 306-3937
- Location Fax
- (610) 422-2666
- Mailing Address
- 699 W GERMANTOWN PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
- Mailing Phone
- (484) 306-3937
- Mailing Fax
- (610) 422-2666
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 12-01-2011
- Last Update Date
- 07-21-2022
- Code Navigator
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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 Optician
- Taxonomy Code
- 156FX1800X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 155852
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- 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
- my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 - PPO
- my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision - PPO
- my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155852 | OTHER (01) | PA | AMERICAN BOARD OF OPTICIANRY |
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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 1194093492, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194093492, enumerated as an "individual" on December 01, 2011.
The provider is located at 699 W GERMANTOWN PIKE PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 and the phone number is (484) 306-3937.
Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1800X and a focus in Optician.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Highmark Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
