DR. ERICA A HACKER O.D.
NPI 1285622738
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Homestead, PA
NPI Status: Active since October 10, 2005
Contact Information
1800 WEST ST
HOMESTEAD, PA
ZIP 15120
Phone: (412) 368-4400
Fax: (412) 368-4091
- Individual
- Female
- Optometrist
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
About ERICA HACKER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Erica Hacker, a provider established in Homestead, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285622738 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X with license number OE 008005 T (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285622738
- Provider Name
- DR. ERICA A HACKER O.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1800 WEST ST HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
- Location Phone
- (412) 368-4400
- Location Fax
- (412) 368-4091
- Mailing Address
- 1816 LOCUST ST PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
- Mailing Phone
- (412) 368-4400
- Mailing Fax
- (412) 368-4091
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-10-2005
- Last Update Date
- 12-26-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Optometrist Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Taxonomy Code
- 152WL0500X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- OE 008005 T
- License State
- PA
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| OE008005T | OTHER (01) | PW | OPTOMETRIC LICENSE |
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.
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsReviews for DR. ERICA A HACKER O.D.
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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 1285622738, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285622738, enumerated as an "individual" on October 10, 2005.
The provider is located at 1800 WEST ST HOMESTEAD, PA 15120 and the phone number is (412) 368-4400.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WL0500X and a focus in Low Vision Rehabilitation.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
