BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY & LASER CENTER
NPI 1679531610
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Raynham, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 01, 2006

Contact Information

90 NEW STATE HWY
RAYNHAM, MA
ZIP 02767
Phone: (508) 823-7473
Fax: (508) 880-3616

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 22D0889412
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 07-26-2026

About BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY & LASER CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Boston University Eye Associates Surgery & Laser Center, a provider established in Raynham, Massachusetts operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679531610 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Boston University Eye Associates Surgery & Laser Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Stephen P Christiansen M.d., M.p.h. (Chairman)

NPI
1679531610
Provider Legal Name
BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.
Other Organization Name
BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES SURGERY & LASER CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
90 NEW STATE HWY RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Location Phone
(508) 823-7473
Location Fax
(508) 880-3616
Mailing Address
90 NEW STATE HWY RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Mailing Phone
(508) 823-7473
Mailing Fax
(508) 880-3616
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-01-2006
Last Update Date
12-29-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. STEPHEN P CHRISTIANSEN M.D., M.P.H.

Authorized Official Title
CHAIRMAN
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 823-7473

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
68-00180OTHER (01)MAEVERCARE
M88004OTHER (01)MABCBS MA
6801002OTHER (01)MAUNITED HEALTHCARE
0528749OTHER (01)MAAETNA
615277OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
411515OTHER (01)RIBCBS (BLUECHIP)
221012MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 

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.

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

This service was performed 60 times for 53 patients

Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye

This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.

This service was performed 25 times for 17 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 713 times for 509 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 22 times for 11 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
22D0889412
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
July 27, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
July 26, 2026
Laboratory Director
MARILYN AL-KHALIDY
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Boston University Eye Associates Surgery & Laser 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 1679531610, 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 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 60

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

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1679531610.

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The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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RAYNHAM, MA 02767
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RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Counselor (Mental Health)
90 NEW STATE HWY, SUITE SIX
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Counselor (Mental Health)
90 NEW STATE HWY, SUITE SIX
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Counselor
90 NEW STATE HWY, SUITE SIX
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Counselor (Mental Health)
90 NEW STATE HWY
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Counselor (Mental Health)
90 NEW STATE HWY
RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Social Worker
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RAYNHAM, MA 02767
Social Worker
90 NEW STATE HWY, SUITE 6
RAYNHAM, MA 02767

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679531610, enumerated as an "organization" on May 01, 2006.

The provider is located at 90 NEW STATE HWY RAYNHAM, MA 02767 and the phone number is (508) 823-7473.

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

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