DR. PHILIP RALPH POULIN O.D.
NPI 1235132614
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Waterville, ME
NPI Status: Active since May 31, 2005
Contact Information
166 SILVER ST
WATERVILLE, ME
ZIP 04901
Phone: (207) 873-3500
Fax: (207) 873-6167
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- Corneal and Contact Management
About PHILIP POULIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Philip Poulin, a provider established in Waterville, Maine with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1235132614 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number OPT712 (ME). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.
- NPI
- 1235132614
- Provider Name
- DR. PHILIP RALPH POULIN O.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 166 SILVER ST WATERVILLE, ME 04901
- Location Phone
- (207) 873-3500
- Location Fax
- (207) 873-6167
- Mailing Address
- 166 SILVER ST WATERVILLE, ME 04901
- Mailing Phone
- (207) 873-3500
- Mailing Fax
- (207) 873-6167
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-31-2005
- Last Update Date
- 04-11-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Optometrist Corneal and Contact Management
- Taxonomy Code
- 152WC0802X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- OPT712
- License State
- ME
- Taxonomy Description
- The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| T31699 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ME |
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
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.
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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 1235132614, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1235132614, enumerated as an "individual" on May 31, 2005.
The provider is located at 166 SILVER ST WATERVILLE, ME 04901 and the phone number is (207) 873-3500.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
