DRS. BECHERER, BECHERER & ASSOCIATES, LTD
NPI 1336222124
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Belleville, IL

NPI Status: Active since October 23, 2006

Contact Information

1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR.
BELLEVILLE, IL
ZIP 62226
Phone: (618) 233-3040
Fax: (618) 233-3739

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  • Organization
  • Optometrist
  • Corneal and Contact Management
  • Accepts Insurance

About DRS. BECHERER, BECHERER & ASSOCIATES, LTD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Drs. Becherer, Becherer & Associates, Ltd, a provider established in Belleville, Illinois operating as a Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336222124 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number 046006704 (IL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Paul Douglas Becherer O.d. (President)

NPI
1336222124
Provider Name
DRS. BECHERER, BECHERER & ASSOCIATES, LTD
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR. BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Location Phone
(618) 233-3040
Location Fax
(618) 233-3739
Mailing Address
1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CENTRE BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Mailing Phone
(618) 233-3040
Mailing Fax
(618) 233-3739
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-23-2006
Last Update Date
08-05-2014
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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 Corneal and Contact Management

Taxonomy Code
152WC0802X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
046006704
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

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)
1332H00000XSuppliers

Eyewear Supplier

 

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
  • BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
  • BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO

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.

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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

PAUL DOUGLAS BECHERER O.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(618) 233-3040

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
CE1726OTHER (01)ILRAILROAD MEDICARE GROUP NUMBER
0236230001MEDICARE NSC (07)IL 
640741MEDICARE PIN (08)IL 
=========OTHER (01)ILTAX ID

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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 1336222124, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1336222124.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Optometrist
1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR.
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336222124, enumerated as an "organization" on October 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 1 PARK PLACE PROFESSIONAL CTR. BELLEVILLE, IL 62226 and the phone number is (618) 233-3040.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.

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.