DR. NORMAN JAY MINTZ O.D.
NPI 1609934785
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Sebastopol, CA

NPI Status: Active since December 04, 2006

Contact Information

825 GRAVENSTEIN HWY N
STE 7
SEBASTOPOL, CA
ZIP 95472
Phone: (707) 823-9141
Fax: (707) 823-5148

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Optometrist
  • Corneal and Contact Management

About NORMAN MINTZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Norman Mintz, a provider established in Sebastopol, California with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1609934785 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number 6087T (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1609934785
Provider Name
DR. NORMAN JAY MINTZ O.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
825 GRAVENSTEIN HWY N STE 7 SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472
Location Phone
(707) 823-9141
Location Fax
(707) 823-5148
Mailing Address
825 GRAVENSTEIN HWY N STE 7 SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472
Mailing Phone
(707) 823-9141
Mailing Fax
(707) 823-5148
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-04-2006
Last Update Date
01-27-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Corneal and Contact Management

Taxonomy Code
152WC0802X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
6087T
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

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)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

6087T (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
SD0060870MEDICAID (05)CA 
SD0060870MEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
T10228MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

This service was performed 48 times for 48 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 16 times for 13 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

This service was performed 36 times for 36 patients

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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 1609934785, we treat the final digit (5) 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
5
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 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 75

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

The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1609934785.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1609934785, enumerated as an "individual" on December 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 825 GRAVENSTEIN HWY N STE 7 SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472 and the phone number is (707) 823-9141.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.

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