THE LOW VISION CENTER OF ST LOUIS INC
NPI 1588786750
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Saint Louis, MO

NPI Status: Active since April 06, 2007

Contact Information

10000 WATSON RD
SUITE 2P
SAINT LOUIS, MO
ZIP 63126
Phone: (314) 821-1140
Fax: (314) 821-8324

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About THE LOW VISION CENTER OF ST LOUIS INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for The Low Vision Center Of St Louis Inc, a provider established in Saint Louis, Missouri operating as a Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588786750 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X with license number TO 2005 (MO). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Rita Joan Knox (Owner)

NPI
1588786750
Provider Name
THE LOW VISION CENTER OF ST LOUIS INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
10000 WATSON RD SUITE 2P SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Location Phone
(314) 821-1140
Location Fax
(314) 821-8324
Mailing Address
10000 WATSON RD SUITE 2P SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Mailing Phone
(314) 821-1140
Mailing Fax
(314) 821-8324
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-06-2007
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Low Vision Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
152WL0500X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
TO 2005
License State
MO
Taxonomy Description
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MS. RITA JOAN KNOX

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(314) 821-1140

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
262003OTHER (01)MONATIONAL VISION ADMINISTR
32395OTHER (01)MOBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
108637OTHER (01)MOHEALTHLINK
MO 92005OTHER (01)MOVISION BENEFITS OF AMERIC
22-02036OTHER (01)MOUNITED HEALTHCARE
400681OTHER (01)MOADVANTRA
16601OTHER (01)MOSPECTERA
33933MEDICAID (05)MO 
32395OTHER (01)MOBLUE CHOICE

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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 1588786750, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
0
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1588786750.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Podiatrist
10000 WATSON RD, STE 2R
ST LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist
10000 WATSON RD, STE D
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD
ST LOUIS, MO 63126
Podiatrist
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE 1B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
General Practice
10000 WATSON RD, 2L-24
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
10000 WATSON RD, STE 2-L-13
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, 2R
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Social Worker (Clinical)
10000 WATSON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE F
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE S
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Massage Therapist
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE 2L12
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Counselor (Mental Health)
10000 WATSON RD, 1L3
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
10000 WATSON RD, A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Dentist
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE J
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Psychologist (Cognitive & Behavioral)
10000 WATSON RD, SUITE S
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Social Worker (Clinical)
10000 WATSON RD, STE. # 2L18
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588786750, enumerated as an "organization" on April 06, 2007.

The provider is located at 10000 WATSON RD SUITE 2P SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126 and the phone number is (314) 821-1140.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WL0500X and a focus in Low Vision Rehabilitation.

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