DR. MICHAEL B RIVERS M.D.
NPI 1396719332
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Alexandria, VA

NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2006

Contact Information

6355 WALKER LN
SUITE 502
ALEXANDRIA, VA
ZIP 22310
Phone: (703) 313-8822
Fax: (703) 313-9422

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology
  • Retina Specialist

About MICHAEL RIVERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Rivers, a provider established in Alexandria, Virginia with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in retina specialist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396719332 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0107X with license number 0101046862 (VA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1396719332
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL B RIVERS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6355 WALKER LN SUITE 502 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Location Phone
(703) 313-8822
Location Fax
(703) 313-9422
Mailing Address
7501 GREENWAY CENTER DR SUITE 300 GREENBELT, MD 20770
Mailing Phone
(301) 474-4679
Mailing Fax
(703) 313-9422
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-15-2006
Last Update Date
07-07-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

Taxonomy Code
207WX0107X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
0101046862
License State
VA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

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)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

0101046862 (VA)
2207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

MD19548 (DC)
3207WX0107XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology
Retina Specialist

D0045307 (MD)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
024860800MEDICAID (05)DC 
E10484MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
4099001000MEDICAID (05)MD 
672995R87MEDICARE PIN (08)DC 
006347461MEDICAID (05)VA 
006306748MEDICAID (05)VA 

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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 1396719332, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 6 + 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 1396719332.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396719332, enumerated as an "individual" on February 15, 2006.

The provider is located at 6355 WALKER LN SUITE 502 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310 and the phone number is (703) 313-8822.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0107X and a focus in Retina Specialist.

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