VISION LOSS SOLUTIONS, LLC
NPI 1639215445
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Allentown, PA

NPI Status: Active since January 29, 2007

Contact Information

501 N 17TH ST
SUITE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA
ZIP 18104
Phone: (610) 308-2212
Fax: (215) 256-3090

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  • Optometrist
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation

About VISION LOSS SOLUTIONS, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vision Loss Solutions, Llc, a provider established in Allentown, Pennsylvania operating as a Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639215445 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X with license number OE06556T (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 16 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 Diane B. Catania O.d. (Owner)

NPI
1639215445
Provider Name
VISION LOSS SOLUTIONS, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
501 N 17TH ST SUITE 203 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Location Phone
(610) 308-2212
Location Fax
(215) 256-3090
Mailing Address
199 CARRIAGE CT HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
Mailing Phone
(610) 308-2212
Mailing Fax
(215) 256-3090
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-29-2007
Last Update Date
03-12-2010
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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.
OE06556T
License State
PA
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

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Authorized Official Name

DIANE B. CATANIA O.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(610) 308-2212

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
50053876OTHER (01)PACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
U08190MEDICARE UPIN (02)PA 
=========OTHER (01)PACIGNA
093210MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
3226736OTHER (01)PACOVENTRY HEALTH CARE
900528OTHER (01)PAADVANTRA FREEDOM

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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 1639215445, 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 8 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1639215445.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 214
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Home Health
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 200
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE # 108
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE #108
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Psychologist (Clinical)
501 N 17TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Physical Therapist
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 101
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Physical Therapist
501 N 17TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
501 N 17TH ST, ST 108
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Family Medicine
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 206
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Counselor (Mental Health)
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 214
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Dentist (General Practice)
501 N 17TH ST, 107
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Community/Behavioral Health
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 214
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Physical Therapist
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 101
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Physical Therapist
501 N 17TH ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation)
501 N 17TH ST, LIBERTY SQUARE MEDICAL CENTER
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
501 N 17TH ST, SUITE 107
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639215445, enumerated as an "organization" on January 29, 2007.

The provider is located at 501 N 17TH ST SUITE 203 ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 and the phone number is (610) 308-2212.

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

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