W ANTHONY GREER MD
NPI 1245248129
Ophthalmology in Detroit, MI

NPI Status: Active since August 04, 2006

Contact Information

7733 EAST JEFFERSON
DETROIT, MI
ZIP 48214
Phone: (313) 499-4666
Fax: (313) 499-4089

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About W GREER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for W Greer, a provider established in Detroit, Michigan with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245248129 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number L801689 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1245248129
Provider Name
W ANTHONY GREER MD
Other Name
WILSON ANTHONY GREER MD
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7733 EAST JEFFERSON DETROIT, MI 48214
Location Phone
(313) 499-4666
Location Fax
(313) 499-4089
Mailing Address
1305 BOCAGE CV #102 MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Mailing Phone
(901) 570-6169
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-04-2006
Last Update Date
03-08-2010
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Ophthalmologists like W Greer 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
License No.
L801689
License State
MI
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

216214-1 (NY)
2207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

899745 (MD)

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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 1245248129, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
9
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 61

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

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1245248129.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Professional)
7733 EAST JEFFERSON
DETROIT, MI 48214

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245248129, enumerated as an "individual" on August 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 7733 EAST JEFFERSON DETROIT, MI 48214 and the phone number is (313) 499-4666.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.