DR. MARCUS S EDELSTEIN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1356394142
Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY

NPI Status: Active since May 19, 2006

Contact Information

800 POLY PL
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11209
Phone: (718) 836-6600

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About MARCUS EDELSTEIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Marcus Edelstein, a provider established in Brooklyn, New York with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356394142 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 146394 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1356394142
Provider Name
DR. MARCUS S EDELSTEIN M.D., PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
800 POLY PL BROOKLYN, NY 11209
Location Phone
(718) 836-6600
Mailing Address
1462 E 9TH ST BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Mailing Phone
(718) 376-2639
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-19-2006
Last Update Date
03-21-2016
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Ophthalmologists like Marcus Edelstein 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

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
146394
License State
NY
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C06138MEDICARE UPIN (02)NY 

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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 1356394142, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 4 → 8 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1356394142.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356394142, enumerated as an "individual" on May 19, 2006.

The provider is located at 800 POLY PL BROOKLYN, NY 11209 and the phone number is (718) 836-6600.

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.