DR. ROBERT S. FOX OD
NPI 1215033246
Optometrist in Latham, NY
NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2006
Contact Information
1202 TROY-SCHENECTADY RD.
LATHAM, NY
ZIP 12110
Phone: (518) 374-8001
Fax: (518) 374-5923
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- Opted-Out Medicare
About ROBERT FOX
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Fox, a provider established in Latham, New York with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1215033246 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number TUV4535 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1215033246
- Provider Name
- DR. ROBERT S. FOX OD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1202 TROY-SCHENECTADY RD. LATHAM, NY 12110
- Location Phone
- (518) 374-8001
- Location Fax
- (518) 374-5923
- Mailing Address
- 1202 TROY-SCHENECTADY RD. LATHAM, NY 12110
- Mailing Phone
- (518) 374-8001
- Mailing Fax
- (518) 374-5923
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-16-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-07-2013
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Robert Fox opted out of Medicare effective on 01-01-2025 until 01-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare and cannot order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- TUV4535
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 01-01-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 01-01-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient complete exam of visual system
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
Eye training exercises
New patient complete exam of visual system
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThis is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
This service was performed 72 times for 30 patientsAn exam of the visual field with intermediate testing is a procedure that checks your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to identify blind spots which could be a sign of eye diseases. This non-invasive test is painless and quick.
This service was performed 13 times for 11 patientsThis is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.
This service was performed 40 times for 38 patientsEye training exercises help improve vision and eye health. These exercises can strengthen eye muscles, enhance coordination, and train the brain to use eyes more effectively. They may involve focusing on different distances, moving the eyes in various directions, or covering one eye at a time.
This service was performed 46 times for 16 patientsA new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
This service was performed 34 times for 34 patientsReviews for DR. ROBERT S. FOX OD
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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 1215033246, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
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 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1215033246, enumerated as an "individual" on September 16, 2006.
The provider is located at 1202 TROY-SCHENECTADY RD. LATHAM, NY 12110 and the phone number is (518) 374-8001.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
