SURGICAL EYE CENTER
NPI 1639142656
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Greensboro, NC

NPI Status: Active since February 09, 2006

Contact Information

3312 BATTLEGROUND AVENUE
GREENSBORO, NC
ZIP 27410
Phone: (336) 282-8331
Fax: (336) 282-2625

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 34D0238208
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 06-30-2027

About SURGICAL EYE CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Surgical Eye Center, a provider established in Greensboro, North Carolina operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639142656 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number AS0033 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Surgical Eye Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dawn D Apple (Manager)

NPI
1639142656
Provider Legal Name
GREENSBORO OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC
Other Organization Name
SURGICAL EYE CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
3312 BATTLEGROUND AVENUE GREENSBORO, NC 27410
Location Phone
(336) 282-8331
Location Fax
(336) 282-2625
Mailing Address
3312 BATTLEGROUND AVENUE GREENSBORO, NC 27410
Mailing Phone
(336) 282-8331
Mailing Fax
(336) 282-2625
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-09-2006
Last Update Date
08-17-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
AS0033
License State
NC

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DAWN D APPLE

Authorized Official Title
MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(910) 255-2070

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
3409924MEDICAID (05)NC 
7603762MEDICAID (05)VA 
=========-001OTHER (01)NCHUMANA MILITARY, INC.
490004996OTHER (01)NCRAILROAD MEDICARE

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.

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg is a tiny device inserted into your tear duct. It releases a steroid, dexamethasone, to reduce inflammation and discomfort in your eye. It's often used for conditions like dry eye or following eye surgery.

This service was performed 252 times for 45 patients

Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect

This procedure corrects an eyelid defect where the eyelid turns outward, exposing the eye. The extensive repair involves surgical techniques to reshape the eyelid and ensure it functions properly. This helps protect the eye and improve comfort.

This service was performed 57 times for 31 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

This service was performed 33 times for 22 patients

Phenylephrine 10.16 mg/ml and ketorolac 2.88 mg/ml ophthalmic irrigation solution, 1 ml

This solution is used during eye surgery to maintain pupil dilation and reduce inflammation. Phenylephrine widens the pupil, while Ketorolac helps to prevent pain and swelling. It's applied directly to the eye by your healthcare provider during the procedure.

This service was performed 996 times for 180 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This 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 694 times for 410 patients

Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid

This procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.

This service was performed 70 times for 36 patients

CLIA 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
34D0238208
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
July 01, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Laboratory Director
KARL STONECIPHER MD
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Surgical Eye Center 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 1639142656, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1639142656.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639142656, enumerated as an "organization" on February 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 3312 BATTLEGROUND AVENUE GREENSBORO, NC 27410 and the phone number is (336) 282-8331.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

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