CARLOS A VALDES-LORA MD
NPI 1336249747
Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

NPI Status: Active since September 25, 2006

Contact Information

2945 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33135
Phone: (305) 649-4900
Fax: (305) 649-2352

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About CARLOS VALDES-LORA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Carlos Valdes-lora, a provider established in Miami, Florida with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1336249747 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 39659 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1336249747
Provider Name
CARLOS A VALDES-LORA MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2945 SW 8TH ST MIAMI, FL 33135
Location Phone
(305) 649-4900
Location Fax
(305) 649-2352
Mailing Address
2945 SW 8 STREET MIAMI, FL 33135
Mailing Phone
(305) 649-4900
Mailing Fax
(305) 649-2352
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-25-2006
Last Update Date
02-13-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Carlos Valdes-lora 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.
39659
License State
FL
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
D63774MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
96205MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 

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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 1336249747, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
7
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 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8

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 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1336249747.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Technician/Technologist (Optician)
2945 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
Family Medicine
2945 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2945 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135
General Practice
2945 SW 8TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33135

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336249747, enumerated as an "individual" on September 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 2945 SW 8TH ST MIAMI, FL 33135 and the phone number is (305) 649-4900.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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