ALBERT B ANDERSON MD PA
NPI 1528238326
Ophthalmology in Asheville, NC

NPI Status: Active since March 07, 2008

Contact Information

141 ASHELAND AVE
200
ASHEVILLE, NC
ZIP 28801
Phone: (828) 252-6922
Fax: (828) 252-6989

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About ALBERT B ANDERSON MD PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Albert B Anderson Md Pa, a provider established in Asheville, North Carolina operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528238326 assigned on March 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 200001536205 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Albert Bernard Anderson M.d. (Owner)

NPI
1528238326
Provider Name
ALBERT B ANDERSON MD PA
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
141 ASHELAND AVE 200 ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Location Phone
(828) 252-6922
Location Fax
(828) 252-6989
Mailing Address
141 ASHELAND AVE 200 ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Mailing Phone
(828) 252-6922
Mailing Fax
(828) 252-6989
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-07-2008
Last Update Date
10-19-2010
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Ophthalmologists like Albert B Anderson Md Pa 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.
200001536205
License State
NC
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1332B00000XSuppliers

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

27013 (NC)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. ALBERT BERNARD ANDERSON M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(828) 252-6922

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C82023MEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 
2349251MEDICARE PIN (08)NC 
8911092MEDICAID (05)NC 
11092OTHER (01)NCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
6243500001MEDICARE NSC (07)NC 

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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 1528238326, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
6
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 2 → 4 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1528238326.

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

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ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528238326, enumerated as an "organization" on March 07, 2008.

The provider is located at 141 ASHELAND AVE 200 ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 and the phone number is (828) 252-6922.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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