GEORGE W MCGINLEY MD
NPI 1275506529
Ophthalmology in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 08, 2006

Contact Information

401 N 17TH ST
STE 103
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (610) 969-3070
Fax: (610) 969-3073

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About GEORGE MCGINLEY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for George Mcginley, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1275506529 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number MD010992E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1275506529
Provider Name
GEORGE W MCGINLEY MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
401 N 17TH ST STE 103 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Location Phone
(610) 969-3070
Location Fax
(610) 969-3073
Mailing Address
PO BOX 783311 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-08-2006
Last Update Date
12-01-2015
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Ophthalmologists like George Mcginley 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.
MD010992E
License State
PA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
4299462OTHER (01)AETNA
P00881734OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
B37319MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
50094450OTHER (01)BC
392491OTHER (01)NVA
123925OTHER (01)PABS
123925MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)PA 

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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 1275506529, 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
5
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1275506529.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
401 N 17TH ST, STE 109
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Specialist
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 309
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Specialist
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 309
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Allergy & Immunology (Allergy)
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 211
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Specialist
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 309
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 211
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Hospitalist
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 202
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 105
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Internal Medicine
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 201
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Podiatrist
401 N 17TH ST, STE 107
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 307
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 307
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Podiatrist
401 N 17TH ST, STE 107
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 309
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Pediatrics
401 N 17TH ST, SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1275506529, enumerated as an "individual" on February 08, 2006.

The provider is located at 401 N 17TH ST STE 103 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (610) 969-3070.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.