OPHTHALMOLOGY
NPI 1457423949
Ophthalmology in Houston, TX
NPI Status: Active since November 14, 2006
Contact Information
1977 BUTLER BLVD
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77030
Phone: (713) 798-6100
- Organization
- Ophthalmology
- Accepts Insurance
About OPHTHALMOLOGY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ophthalmology, a provider established in Houston, Texas operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457423949 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Ophthalmology operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's other name is Ophthalmology. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Richard C Allison Iii (Director)
- NPI
- 1457423949
- Provider Legal Name
- BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Other Organization Name
- OPHTHALMOLOGY
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1977 BUTLER BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030
- Location Phone
- (713) 798-6100
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 4771 HOUSTON, TX 77210
- Mailing Phone
- (713) 798-6100
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-14-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-01-2012
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like Ophthalmology 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
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
- 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
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- 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
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQ3020 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| CN8792 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| CD3475 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 4272780001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | TX | |
| CN7708 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 131018703 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 131018701 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| CD1976 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 00N92F | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 4272780002 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | TX |
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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 1457423949, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457423949, enumerated as an "organization" on November 14, 2006.
The provider is located at 1977 BUTLER BLVD HOUSTON, TX 77030 and the phone number is (713) 798-6100.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
