TRAVERSE CITY EYE CONSULTANTS P C
NPI 1316009368
Ophthalmology in Traverse City, MI

NPI Status: Active since December 15, 2006

Contact Information

5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
ZIP 49684
Phone: (231) 935-8101
Fax: (231) 935-0955

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  • Organization
  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Insurance

About TRAVERSE CITY EYE CONSULTANTS P C

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Traverse City Eye Consultants P C, a provider established in Traverse City, Michigan operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1316009368 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Kenneth B Gum M.d. (Doctor)

NPI
1316009368
Provider Name
TRAVERSE CITY EYE CONSULTANTS P C
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
5199 N ROYAL DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Location Phone
(231) 935-8101
Location Fax
(231) 935-0955
Mailing Address
5199 N ROYAL DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Mailing Phone
(231) 935-8101
Mailing Fax
(231) 935-0955
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-15-2006
Last Update Date
03-30-2021
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Ophthalmologists like Traverse City Eye Consultants P C 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
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)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

 
2332H00000XSuppliers

Eyewear Supplier

(MI)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus - EPO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO

*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

KENNETH B GUM M.D.

Authorized Official Title
DOCTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(231) 935-8101

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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 1316009368, 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 52. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 52 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
8
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 1 → 2 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 52

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

The next multiple of ten after 52 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 52 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1316009368.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Optometrist
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Ophthalmology
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Ophthalmology
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Optometrist
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5199 N ROYAL DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1316009368, enumerated as an "organization" on December 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 5199 N ROYAL DR TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 and the phone number is (231) 935-8101.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.