LORRAINE J BRANCATO MD FICS LLC
NPI 1447205471
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Paramus, NJ

NPI Status: Active since May 25, 2006

Contact Information

ONE WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE
STE 204
PARAMUS, NJ
ZIP 07652
Phone: (201) 493-0102
Fax: (201) 493-1230

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Specialist

About LORRAINE BRANCATO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lorraine Brancato, a provider established in Paramus, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in glaucoma specialist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447205471 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0009X with license number 25MA04721800 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1447205471
Provider Name
LORRAINE J BRANCATO MD FICS LLC
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
ONE WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 204 PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Location Phone
(201) 493-0102
Location Fax
(201) 493-1230
Mailing Address
ONE WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE STE204 PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Mailing Phone
(201) 493-0102
Mailing Fax
(201) 493-1230
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
05-25-2006
Last Update Date
07-09-2017
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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 Glaucoma Specialist

Taxonomy Code
207WX0009X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA04721800
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

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

25MA04721800 (NJ)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
536451U5HMEDICARE PIN (08)NJ 
0217603MEDICAID (05)NJ 
C56892MEDICARE UPIN (02)NJ 

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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 1447205471, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
1
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1447205471.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
ONE WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE, SUITE 204
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447205471, enumerated as an "individual" on May 25, 2006.

The provider is located at ONE WEST RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 204 PARAMUS, NJ 07652 and the phone number is (201) 493-0102.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0009X and a focus in Glaucoma Specialist.

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