RICHARD HARPER MEEKS M.D.
NPI 1689736134
Ophthalmology in Salisbury, MD

NPI Status: Active since December 14, 2006

Contact Information

101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD
ZIP 21804
Phone: (410) 749-9290
Fax: (410) 543-9087

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About RICHARD MEEKS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Meeks, a provider established in Salisbury, Maryland with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689736134 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number D0027922 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1689736134
Provider Name
RICHARD HARPER MEEKS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
101 MILFORD ST SALISBURY, MD 21804
Location Phone
(410) 749-9290
Location Fax
(410) 543-9087
Mailing Address
101 MILFORD ST SALISBURY, MD 21804
Mailing Phone
(410) 749-9290
Mailing Fax
(410) 543-9087
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Richard Meeks 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

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D0027922
License State
MD
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
T6990005OTHER (01)MDCAREFIRST BLUE CHOICE
C57429MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
20887OTHER (01)MAMSI
H788244LMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MD 
341660OTHER (01)MDCAREFIRST BCBS
4410372OTHER (01)AETNA
0000090901MEDICAID (05)DE 
788316P36MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)DE 

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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 1689736134, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
4
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1689736134.

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101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
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101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
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101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
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101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Ophthalmology
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SALISBURY, MD 21804
Ophthalmology
101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Optometrist
101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MILFORD ST
SALISBURY, MD 21804

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689736134, enumerated as an "individual" on December 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 101 MILFORD ST SALISBURY, MD 21804 and the phone number is (410) 749-9290.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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