THE RETINA SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1457670648
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Bellevue, WA

NPI Status: Active since May 27, 2010

Contact Information

1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA
ZIP 98004
Phone: (206) 215-3850
Fax: (206) 215-3870

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 50D2012011
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 04-04-2028

About THE RETINA SURGERY CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for The Retina Surgery Center, a provider established in Bellevue, Washington operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1457670648 assigned on May 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number PENDING (WA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as The Retina Surgery Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. David Saperstein (Md)

NPI
1457670648
Provider Legal Name
THE RETINA SURGERY CENTER LLC
Other Organization Name
THE RETINA SURGERY CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050 BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Location Phone
(206) 215-3850
Location Fax
(206) 215-3870
Mailing Address
22232 17TH AVE SE STE 308 BOTHELL, WA 98021
Mailing Phone
(206) 215-3850
Mailing Fax
(206) 215-3870
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-27-2010
Last Update Date
08-21-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
PENDING
License State
WA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 5800 HSA - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze 6350 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold 1500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver 4500 - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Gold - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Standard Silver - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Family Dental - PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Pediatric Dental - PPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. DAVID SAPERSTEIN

Authorized Official Title
MD
Authorized Official Phone
(206) 215-3850

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
2016389MEDICAID (05)WA 

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.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 22 times for 17 patients

Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina

This procedure involves reattaching your detached retina, a vital layer at the back of your eye. Simultaneously, excess fluid between your lens and retina is drained. This helps restore vision and prevent further eye damage.

This service was performed 42 times for 32 patients

Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma

This procedure, aimed at treating glaucoma, involves creating a small pathway in the eye to allow fluid to drain more effectively. This helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve, preserving your vision.

This service was performed 36 times for 31 patients

Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser

This procedure involves using a laser to eliminate the fluid (vitreous) between your lens and retina, along with the entire retina. It's a method often used to treat various eye conditions and improve eye health.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina using a laser

This procedure involves applying a laser to the eye's vitreous fluid, located between the lens and retina. The laser's heat destroys the vitreous, helping to treat specific eye conditions. The process is safe, typically painless, and can significantly improve vision quality.

This service was performed 22 times for 21 patients

Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.

This service was performed 15 times for 12 patients

Exchange of prosthetic lens

An exchange of a prosthetic lens involves replacing an artificial lens in your eye. This is often done if the current lens isn't functioning properly or causing discomfort. The procedure involves removing the old lens and inserting a new one, aiming to improve your vision.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 patients

Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye

This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.

This service was performed 13 times for 12 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

This service was performed 228 times for 155 patients

Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina

This procedure, known as a vitrectomy, involves removing some or all of the vitreous humor, the clear gel-like substance in the eye. It's done to treat various eye conditions, like retinal detachment or macular hole. The aim is to improve or stabilize vision. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.

This service was performed 103 times for 89 patients

Removal of implant material from inside of eye

This is a procedure to take out implant material from your eye that may have been placed during a previous surgery. It's typically done when the implant is causing discomfort or vision issues. The process is performed by a specialist under local or general anesthesia.

This service was performed 21 times for 21 patients

Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a thin layer, called the membrane, from the retina. It also includes the removal of the innermost layer of the retina, known as the internal limiting membrane. This can help improve vision.

This service was performed 178 times for 171 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule by stab incision

This procedure involves making a small incision in the eye to remove a recurring cataract in the lens capsule. It's a targeted approach to improve vision by eliminating the cloudy area that obstructs light from reaching the retina.

This service was performed 63 times for 61 patients

Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina

This procedure addresses a detached retina, a serious eye condition. It involves draining fluid from between the lens and retina, allowing the retina to reattach. Then, the eye fluid is removed to prevent future detachments. It's a crucial step for vision restoration.

This service was performed 74 times for 65 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
50D2012011
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
December 15, 2022
Certificate Expiration Date
April 04, 2028
Laboratory Director
CHARLSES D. BIRNBACH
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to The Retina Surgery Center to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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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 1457670648, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1457670648.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
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BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Physician Assistant
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Registered Nurse
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Ophthalmology
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Ophthalmology
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Ophthalmology
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Ophthalmology
1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050
BELLEVUE, WA 98004

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1457670648, enumerated as an "organization" on May 27, 2010.

The provider is located at 1750 112TH AVE NE STE D050 BELLEVUE, WA 98004 and the phone number is (206) 215-3850.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

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