MR. MARK D. SCHAFE DO
NPI 1497792774
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Ft. Myers, FL

NPI Status: Active since June 02, 2006

Contact Information

6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD
COLLINS VISION
FT. MYERS, FL
ZIP 33912
Phone: (239) 936-4706
Fax: (239) 225-6775

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Technician/Technologist
  • Ophthalmic

About MARK SCHAFE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Schafe, a provider established in Ft. Myers, Florida with a medical specialization in Technician/technologist, focusing in ophthalmic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497792774 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1100X with license number FL2348 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1497792774
Provider Name
MR. MARK D. SCHAFE DO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD COLLINS VISION FT. MYERS, FL 33912
Location Phone
(239) 936-4706
Location Fax
(239) 225-6775
Mailing Address
6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD COLLINS VISION FT. MYERS, FL 33912
Mailing Phone
(239) 936-4706
Mailing Fax
(239) 225-6775
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-02-2006
Last Update Date
05-15-2012
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Technician/Technologist Ophthalmic

Taxonomy Code
156FX1100X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
FL2348
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0826760001MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 

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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 1497792774, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
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 2 → 4 7 → 14 → 5

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 + 9 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 76

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

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1497792774.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Ophthalmology
6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33912
Ophthalmology
6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD
FORT MYERS, FL 33912

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497792774, enumerated as an "individual" on June 02, 2006.

The provider is located at 6900 INTERNATIONAL CENTER BLVD COLLINS VISION FT. MYERS, FL 33912 and the phone number is (239) 936-4706.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1100X and a focus in Ophthalmic.

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