DR. DENTON HERSEY WELLS O.D.
NPI 1437119237
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Victorville, CA

NPI Status: Active since March 24, 2006

Contact Information

14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA
ZIP 92392
Phone: (760) 241-2020

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Optometrist
  • Corneal and Contact Management

About DENTON WELLS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Denton Wells, a provider established in Victorville, California with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437119237 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number 5479T (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1437119237
Provider Name
DR. DENTON HERSEY WELLS O.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
14349 AMARGOSA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Location Phone
(760) 241-2020
Mailing Address
14349 AMARGOSA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Mailing Phone
(760) 241-2020
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-24-2006
Last Update Date
09-27-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Corneal and Contact Management

Taxonomy Code
152WC0802X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
5479T
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1437119237MEDICAID (05)CA 
YYY48558YMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 

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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 1437119237, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
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 1 → 2 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 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 6 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1437119237.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist
14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Optometrist
14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Optometrist
14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Optometrist
14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392
Optometrist
14349 AMARGOSA RD
VICTORVILLE, CA 92392

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437119237, enumerated as an "individual" on March 24, 2006.

The provider is located at 14349 AMARGOSA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 and the phone number is (760) 241-2020.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.

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