DR. MICHAEL JAY PRICE M.D.
NPI 1467544858
Ophthalmology in Malden, MA

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2006

Contact Information

578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA
ZIP 02148
Phone: (781) 321-6544
Fax: (781) 321-6172

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About MICHAEL PRICE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Price, a provider established in Malden, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1467544858 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 53026 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1467544858
Provider Name
DR. MICHAEL JAY PRICE M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
578 MAIN ST MALDEN, MA 02148
Location Phone
(781) 321-6544
Location Fax
(781) 321-6172
Mailing Address
578 MAIN ST MALDEN, MA 02148
Mailing Phone
(781) 321-6544
Mailing Fax
(781) 321-6172
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-29-2006
Last Update Date
04-23-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Michael Price 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
License No.
53026
License State
MA
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0004093OTHER (01)MANEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN
991934OTHER (01)MANETWORK HEALTH
180005630OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
3017518OTHER (01)CIGNA HEALTHCARE
708937OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
9755764MEDICAID (05)MA 
000000021744OTHER (01)MABMC HEALTHNET
M14691MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
31042OTHER (01)MAFALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN
6177468MEDICAID (05)MA 
15498OTHER (01)MAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH CARE
8441OTHER (01)MAAETNA U.S. HEALTHCARE
B74423MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
J03282OTHER (01)MAMEDICARE
J03282OTHER (01)MABLUE SHIELD

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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 1467544858, 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 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 1467544858.

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The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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MALDEN, MA 02148
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578 MAIN ST
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Dentist
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Hearing Instrument Specialist
578 MAIN ST, SUITE 101
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Nurse Practitioner
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MALDEN, MA 02148
Family Medicine
578 MAIN ST, HALLMARK HEALTH MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
MALDEN, MA 02148
Clinic/Center (Dental)
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Clinic/Center (Dental)
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Family Medicine
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Family Medicine
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Dentist
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Family Medicine
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Nurse Practitioner
578 MAIN ST
MALDEN, MA 02148
Home Health
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MALDEN, MA 02148

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1467544858, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 578 MAIN ST MALDEN, MA 02148 and the phone number is (781) 321-6544.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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