DR. WALTER N MUTH M.D.
NPI 1497721161
Ophthalmology in Ellsworth, ME

NPI Status: Active since February 23, 2006

Contact Information

128 BUCKSPORT RD
SUITE B
ELLSWORTH, ME
ZIP 04605
Phone: (207) 667-6300
Fax: (207) 667-9523

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About WALTER MUTH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Walter Muth, a provider established in Ellsworth, Maine with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497721161 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 014860 (ME). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1497721161
Provider Name
DR. WALTER N MUTH M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
128 BUCKSPORT RD SUITE B ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Location Phone
(207) 667-6300
Location Fax
(207) 667-9523
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1539 BLUE HILL, ME 04614
Mailing Phone
(207) 667-6300
Mailing Fax
(207) 667-9523
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
02-23-2006
Last Update Date
02-11-2010
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Ophthalmologists like Walter Muth 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

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
014860
License State
ME
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
300850099MEDICAID (05)ME 
B75021MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
MM7237MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocolsYesN/A
Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs.

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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 1497721161, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 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 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 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 1497721161.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
128 BUCKSPORT RD, SUITE B
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Clinic/Center (Ophthalmologic Surgery)
128 BUCKSPORT RD, SUITE A
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Ophthalmology
128 BUCKSPORT RD
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Ophthalmology
128 BUCKSPORT RD, SUITE B
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
128 BUCKSPORT RD, SUITE A
ELLSWORTH, ME 04605

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497721161, enumerated as an "individual" on February 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 128 BUCKSPORT RD SUITE B ELLSWORTH, ME 04605 and the phone number is (207) 667-6300.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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