JOSEPH JOHN GRECO MD
NPI 1699760512
Ophthalmology in Salem, MA

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2005

Contact Information

79 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING STE 101
SALEM, MA
ZIP 01970
Phone: (978) 744-1900
Fax: (978) 744-3333

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About JOSEPH GRECO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Greco, a provider established in Salem, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1699760512 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 35382 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1699760512
Provider Name
JOSEPH JOHN GRECO MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
79 HIGHLAND AVE SALEM HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING STE 101 SALEM, MA 01970
Location Phone
(978) 744-1900
Location Fax
(978) 744-3333
Mailing Address
79 HIGHLAND AVE SALEM HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING STE 101 SALEM, MA 01970
Mailing Phone
(978) 744-1900
Mailing Fax
(978) 744-3333
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-16-2005
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Joseph Greco 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.
35382
License State
MA
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.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
D28123OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS
B97455MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
2028522MEDICAID (05)MA 

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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 1699760512, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 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 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 5 + 2 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1699760512.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 216
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 302
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
79 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 309
SALEM, MA 01970
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 304
SALEM, MA 01970
Specialist
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 308
SALEM, MA 01970
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 216
SALEM, MA 01970
Audiologist
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 304
SALEM, MA 01970
Ophthalmology
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SALEM HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING SUITE 101
SALEM, MA 01970
Surgery
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 3
SALEM, MA 01970
Hearing Aid Equipment
79 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 304
SALEM, MA 01970

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1699760512, enumerated as an "individual" on September 16, 2005.

The provider is located at 79 HIGHLAND AVE SALEM HOSPITAL MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING STE 101 SALEM, MA 01970 and the phone number is (978) 744-1900.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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