WESTERN NEVADA SURGICAL CENTER INC
NPI 1609862341
Clinic/Center - Ophthalmologic Surgery in Carson City, NV
NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2005
Contact Information
1299 MOUNTAIN ST
CARSON CITY, NV
ZIP 89703
Phone: (775) 882-4477
Fax: (775) 882-4479
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 29D1038450
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 03-17-2027
About WESTERN NEVADA SURGICAL CENTER INC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Western Nevada Surgical Center Inc, a provider established in Carson City, Nevada operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ophthalmologic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609862341 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QS0132X with license number 4247ASC1 (NV). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mehdi Vazeen Md (Medical Director)
- NPI
- 1609862341
- Provider Name
- WESTERN NEVADA SURGICAL CENTER INC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1299 MOUNTAIN ST CARSON CITY, NV 89703
- Location Phone
- (775) 882-4477
- Location Fax
- (775) 882-4479
- Mailing Address
- 1299 MOUNTAIN ST CARSON CITY, NV 89703
- Mailing Phone
- (775) 882-4477
- Mailing Fax
- (775) 882-4479
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-27-2005
- Last Update Date
- 09-22-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QS0132X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 4247ASC1
- License State
- NV
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| V101404 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NV | |
| V101404 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | NV |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.
This service was performed 141 times for 83 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 732 times for 421 patientsThis procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
This service was performed 344 times for 251 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 29D1038450
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- March 18, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- March 17, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- MEHDI VAZEEN MD
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Western Nevada Surgical Center Inc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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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 1609862341, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
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 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609862341, enumerated as an "organization" on September 27, 2005.
The provider is located at 1299 MOUNTAIN ST CARSON CITY, NV 89703 and the phone number is (775) 882-4477.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QS0132X and a focus in Ophthalmologic Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
