PRINCE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
NPI 1245776640
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Valley Stream, NY

NPI Status: Active since January 10, 2017

Contact Information

550 W MERRICK RD
SUITE 3
VALLEY STREAM, NY
ZIP 11580
Phone: (516) 200-3850
Fax: (516) 825-0112

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  • Organization
  • Optometrist
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation
  • Accepts Insurance

About PRINCE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Prince Center For The Visually Impaired, a provider established in Valley Stream, New York operating as a Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245776640 assigned on January 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. Prince Center For The Visually Impaired operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Lucien G Prince Md,mba,ms-cvrt, Clvt (Chairman)

NPI
1245776640
Provider Name
PRINCE CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
550 W MERRICK RD SUITE 3 VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Location Phone
(516) 200-3850
Location Fax
(516) 825-0112
Mailing Address
550 W MERRICK RD SUITE 3 VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Mailing Phone
(516) 200-3850
Mailing Fax
(516) 825-0112
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-10-2017
Last Update Date
06-11-2019
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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 Low Vision Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
152WL0500X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Description
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

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)
1101YP2500XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Counselor
Professional

 
2152WC0802XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist
Corneal and Contact Management

 
3152WP0200XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist
Pediatrics

 
4152WV0400XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist
Vision Therapy

 
5152WX0102XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist
Occupational Vision

 
6207Q00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine

 
7207R00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine

 
8208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

 
9225400000XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Rehabilitation Practitioner

 
102255R0406XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Specialist/Technologist
Rehabilitation, Blind

 
11225CA2400XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Rehabilitation Counselor
Assistive Technology Practitioner

 
12225CX0006XRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Rehabilitation Counselor
Orientation and Mobility Training Provider

 
13235Z00000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Speech-Language Pathologist

 
14246QM0706XTechnologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers

Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
Medical Technologist

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

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

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.

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. LUCIEN G PRINCE MD,MBA,MS-CVRT, CLVT

Authorized Official Title
CHAIRMAN
Authorized Official Phone
(516) 200-3850

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
02079638MEDICAID (05)NY 
45-5060871OTHER (01)NYSPEECH PATHOLOGIST
35-2520568OTHER (01)NYOCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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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 1245776640, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
0
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 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1245776640.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Physical Therapist
550 W MERRICK RD
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology (Medical Technologist)
550 W MERRICK RD, SUITE 2
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245776640, enumerated as an "organization" on January 10, 2017.

The provider is located at 550 W MERRICK RD SUITE 3 VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580 and the phone number is (516) 200-3850.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WL0500X and a focus in Low Vision Rehabilitation.

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.