DAVID K CHOW, MD, PC
NPI 1689855587
Ophthalmology in Reston, VA

NPI Status: Active since November 19, 2007

Contact Information

1830 TOWN CENTER DR
SUITE 210
RESTON, VA
ZIP 20190
Phone: (703) 478-3000
Fax: (703) 478-3002

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About DAVID K CHOW, MD, PC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for David K Chow, Md, Pc, a provider established in Reston, Virginia operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689855587 assigned on November 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 0101030439 (VA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 19 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 Dr. David K Chow M.d. (Owner)

NPI
1689855587
Provider Name
DAVID K CHOW, MD, PC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1830 TOWN CENTER DR SUITE 210 RESTON, VA 20190
Location Phone
(703) 478-3000
Location Fax
(703) 478-3002
Mailing Address
1830 TOWN CENTER DR SUITE 210 RESTON, VA 20190
Mailing Phone
(703) 478-3000
Mailing Fax
(703) 478-3002
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
11-19-2007
Last Update Date
12-05-2007
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Ophthalmologists like David K Chow, Md, Pc 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.
0101030439
License State
VA
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.

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

DR. DAVID K CHOW M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(703) 478-3000

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
851145MEDICARE PIN (08) 

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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 1689855587, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
7
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 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

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 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1689855587.

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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
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Pediatrics
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Registered Nurse
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RESTON, VA 20190
Specialist
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE #303
RESTON, VA 20190
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE 308
RESTON, VA 20190
Family Medicine
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, STE 303
RESTON, VA 20190
Ophthalmology
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, 307
RESTON, VA 20190
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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RESTON, VA 20190
Ophthalmology
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, 210
RESTON, VA 20190
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE # 205
RESTON, VA 20190
Internal Medicine
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RESTON, VA 20190
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE 209
RESTON, VA 20190
Specialist
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE #303
RESTON, VA 20190
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE 308
RESTON, VA 20190
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE 405
RESTON, VA 20190
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1830 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE # 205
RESTON, VA 20190

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689855587, enumerated as an "organization" on November 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 1830 TOWN CENTER DR SUITE 210 RESTON, VA 20190 and the phone number is (703) 478-3000.

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.