DR. EDGAR CASTRO AGUILAR O.D.
NPI 1447246863
Specialist in Imperial, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 21, 2005

Contact Information

506 W ATEN RD
IMPERIAL, CA
ZIP 92251
Phone: (760) 352-3505
Fax: (760) 545-0186

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 23
  • Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About EDGAR AGUILAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Edgar Aguilar, a provider established in Imperial, California with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 23 years of experience. He graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 2003. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1447246863 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number OPT 12273T (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1447246863
Provider Name
DR. EDGAR CASTRO AGUILAR O.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
506 W ATEN RD IMPERIAL, CA 92251
Location Phone
(760) 352-3505
Location Fax
(760) 545-0186
Mailing Address
506 W ATEN RD IMPERIAL, CA 92251
Mailing Phone
(760) 352-3505
Mailing Fax
(760) 545-0186
Medical School Name
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year
2003
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-21-2005
Last Update Date
05-12-2020
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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

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
OPT 12273T
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 205 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 705 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? 207 - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? 902 - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? 206 - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? 903 - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 901 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 308 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • MyBlue Bronze HMO? 902 - HMO
  • MyBlue Bronze HMO? 904 - HMO
  • MyBlue Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • MyBlue Gold HMO? 704 - HMO
  • MyBlue Gold HMO? 804 - HMO
  • MyBlue Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • MyBlue Silver HMO? 705 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
  • MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Edgar Aguilar is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Edgar Aguilar is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466418876

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20041207001264

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient complete exam of visual system

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

This service was performed 104 times for 103 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

This service was performed 31 times for 23 patients

Exam of the internal drainage system of eye

This is a procedure where your doctor examines the eye's internal drainage system, essential for maintaining eye pressure. They use specialized tools to check for blockages or damage that might lead to conditions like glaucoma. It's non-invasive and painless.

This service was performed 175 times for 171 patients

Exam of visual field with extended testing

An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.

This service was performed 202 times for 181 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This service was performed 52 times for 52 patients

Photography of the retina

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

This service was performed 201 times for 180 patients

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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 1447246863, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
3
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 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3

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 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1447246863.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1447246863, enumerated as an "individual" on September 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 506 W ATEN RD IMPERIAL, CA 92251 and the phone number is (760) 352-3505.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.