DAPREMONT EYE SPECIALISTS' PA
NPI 1356540538
Ophthalmology in Gulfport, MS

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2007

Contact Information

428 COURTHOUSE RD
GULFPORT, MS
ZIP 39507
Phone: (228) 896-8050
Fax: (228) 896-3036

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About DAPREMONT EYE SPECIALISTS' PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dapremont Eye Specialists' Pa, a provider established in Gulfport, Mississippi operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356540538 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. Dapremont Eye Specialists' Pa operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Edgar M Dapremont Jr. M.d. (Owner/m.d.)

NPI
1356540538
Provider Name
DAPREMONT EYE SPECIALISTS' PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
428 COURTHOUSE RD GULFPORT, MS 39507
Location Phone
(228) 896-8050
Location Fax
(228) 896-3036
Mailing Address
428 COURTHOUSE RD GULFPORT, MS 39507
Mailing Phone
(228) 896-8050
Mailing Fax
(228) 896-3036
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-17-2007
Last Update Date
03-06-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Dapremont Eye Specialists' Pa 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
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.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans 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

DR. EDGAR M DAPREMONT JR. M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER/M.D.
Authorized Official Phone
(228) 896-8050

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
B64549MEDICARE UPIN (02)MS 
00122910MEDICAID (05)MS 
3982800001MEDICARE NSC (07)MS 
180000238MEDICARE PIN (08)MS 

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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 1356540538, 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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0 3 → 6

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 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 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 1356540538.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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428 COURTHOUSE RD
GULFPORT, MS 39507
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428 COURTHOUSE RD, STE C
GULFPORT, MS 39507

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356540538, enumerated as an "organization" on July 17, 2007.

The provider is located at 428 COURTHOUSE RD GULFPORT, MS 39507 and the phone number is (228) 896-8050.

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.