DR. JAMES H. SAKAMOTO O.D.
NPI 1538237227
Optometrist - Occupational Vision in Wahiawa, HI

NPI Status: Active since December 01, 2006

Contact Information

610 KILANI AVENUE
WAHIAWA, HI
ZIP 96786
Phone: (808) 622-2020
Fax: (808) 622-9009

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Optometrist
  • Occupational Vision

About JAMES SAKAMOTO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Sakamoto, a provider established in Wahiawa, Hawaii with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in occupational vision . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538237227 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WX0102X with license number 66 (HI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1538237227
Provider Name
DR. JAMES H. SAKAMOTO O.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
610 KILANI AVENUE WAHIAWA, HI 96786
Location Phone
(808) 622-2020
Location Fax
(808) 622-9009
Mailing Address
610 KILANI AVENUE WAHIAWA, HI 96786
Mailing Phone
(808) 622-2020
Mailing Fax
(808) 622-9009
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-01-2006
Last Update Date
10-10-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Occupational Vision

Taxonomy Code
152WX0102X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
66
License State
HI
Taxonomy Description
Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H0000PGBGMMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)HI 
05103902MEDICAID (05)HI 
HJSAKAMOTOMEDICARE PIN (08)HI 

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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 1538237227, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
7
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1538237227.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
610 KILANI AVENUE
WAHIAWA, HI 96786

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538237227, enumerated as an "individual" on December 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 610 KILANI AVENUE WAHIAWA, HI 96786 and the phone number is (808) 622-2020.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WX0102X and a focus in Occupational Vision.

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