DR. WILLIAM L GONZALEZ MD
NPI 1568575389
Ophthalmology in Bowie, MD
NPI Status: Active since August 16, 2006
Contact Information
4000 MITCHELLVILLE RD
SUITE B128
BOWIE, MD
ZIP 20716
Phone: (301) 464-1192
Fax: (301) 464-2864
- Individual
- Male
- Ophthalmology
About WILLIAM GONZALEZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Gonzalez, a provider established in Bowie, Maryland with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568575389 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number D0016996 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1568575389
- Provider Name
- DR. WILLIAM L GONZALEZ MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4000 MITCHELLVILLE RD SUITE B128 BOWIE, MD 20716
- Location Phone
- (301) 464-1192
- Location Fax
- (301) 464-2864
- Mailing Address
- 4000 MITCHELLVILLE RD SUITE B128 BOWIE, MD 20716
- Mailing Phone
- (301) 464-1192
- Mailing Fax
- (301) 464-2864
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-16-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-23-2008
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like William Gonzalez 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.
- D0016996
- License State
- MD
- 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207W00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Ophthalmology | 0101044148 (VA) |
| 2 | 207W00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Ophthalmology | MD9847 (DC) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030231700 | MEDICAID (05) | MD | |
| C62394 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 179917C80 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MD |
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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 1568575389, we treat the final digit (9) 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 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568575389, enumerated as an "individual" on August 16, 2006.
The provider is located at 4000 MITCHELLVILLE RD SUITE B128 BOWIE, MD 20716 and the phone number is (301) 464-1192.
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.
