BILL ROBERT MEREDITH JR. M.D.
NPI 1689685349
Ophthalmology in Joplin, MO
NPI Status: Active since August 10, 2006
Contact Information
2216 E 32ND ST
STE. 202
JOPLIN, MO
ZIP 64804
Phone: (417) 782-2020
Fax: (417) 782-7861
- Individual
- Male
- Ophthalmology
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About BILL MEREDITH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bill Meredith, a provider established in Joplin, Missouri with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689685349 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number R7952 (MO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1689685349
- Provider Name
- BILL ROBERT MEREDITH JR. M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2216 E 32ND ST STE. 202 JOPLIN, MO 64804
- Location Phone
- (417) 782-2020
- Location Fax
- (417) 782-7861
- Mailing Address
- 2216 E 32ND ST STE. 202 JOPLIN, MO 64804
- Mailing Phone
- (417) 782-2020
- Mailing Fax
- (417) 782-7861
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-10-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-13-2010
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Ophthalmologists like Bill Meredith specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Ophthalmology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207W00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- R7952
- License State
- MO
- Taxonomy Description
- An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100257110A | MEDICAID (05) | KS | |
| 990001189 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MO | |
| 200024008 | MEDICAID (05) | MO | |
| A11861 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MO |
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement | 56% | 107 |
| Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for preventing progression of AMD | ||
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination | 100% | 107 |
| Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or hemorrhage AND the level of macular degeneration severity during one or more office visits within 12 months | ||
| Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | 70% | 43 |
| Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred | ||
| Diabetes: Eye Exam | 100% | 131 |
| Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period | ||
| Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care | 100% | 20 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus regarding the findings of the macular or fundus exam at least once within 12 months | ||
| Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy | 100% | 20 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during one or more office visits within 12 months | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 100% | 2265 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 15% | 40 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation | 98% | 102 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 0% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 596 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
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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 1689685349, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689685349, enumerated as an "individual" on August 10, 2006.
The provider is located at 2216 E 32ND ST STE. 202 JOPLIN, MO 64804 and the phone number is (417) 782-2020.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
