PAUL JAMES BEFANIS M.D.
NPI 1346288784
Ophthalmology in Melbourne, FL
NPI Status: Active since June 04, 2006
Contact Information
665 S APOLLO BLVD
MELBOURNE, FL
ZIP 32901
Phone: (321) 984-3200
Fax: (321) 984-0032
- Individual
- Male
- Ophthalmology
- Accepts Insurance
About PAUL BEFANIS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Paul Befanis, a provider established in Melbourne, Florida with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346288784 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number ME 47238 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1346288784
- Provider Name
- PAUL JAMES BEFANIS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 665 S APOLLO BLVD MELBOURNE, FL 32901
- Location Phone
- (321) 984-3200
- Location Fax
- (321) 984-0032
- Mailing Address
- 665 S APOLLO BLVD MELBOURNE, FL 32901
- Mailing Phone
- (321) 984-3200
- Mailing Fax
- (321) 984-0032
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-04-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-12-2011
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like Paul Befanis 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.
- ME 47238
- 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
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- 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
- BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180003710 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | FL | |
| D51361 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | FL | |
| 0539980002 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | FL | |
| 0539980004 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | FL | |
| 043261000 | MEDICAID (05) | FL | |
| 05581 | OTHER (01) | FL | BCBS |
| 05581Y | MEDICARE PIN (08) | 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 1346288784, 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 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.
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 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346288784, enumerated as an "individual" on June 04, 2006.
The provider is located at 665 S APOLLO BLVD MELBOURNE, FL 32901 and the phone number is (321) 984-3200.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
