DR. CHARLES S TARA M.D.
NPI 1700840873
Ophthalmology in High Point, NC

NPI Status: Active since April 14, 2006

Contact Information

307 LINDSAY ST
HIGH POINT, NC
ZIP 27262
Phone: (336) 802-2020
Fax: (336) 802-2021

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About CHARLES TARA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Charles Tara, a provider established in High Point, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700840873 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 17082 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1700840873
Provider Name
DR. CHARLES S TARA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
307 LINDSAY ST HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Location Phone
(336) 802-2020
Location Fax
(336) 802-2021
Mailing Address
1701 WESTCHESTER DRIVE SUITE 850 HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Mailing Phone
(336) 802-2400
Mailing Fax
(336) 802-2021
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-12-2010
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Ophthalmologists like Charles Tara 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.
17082
License State
NC
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
P00828557OTHER (01)NCRR MEDICARE
210845CMEDICARE PIN (08)NC 
210845AMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)NC 
89127MGMEDICAID (05)NC 
C86689MEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 

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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 1700840873, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
3
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1700840873.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
307 LINDSAY ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Occupational Therapist
307 LINDSAY ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700840873, enumerated as an "individual" on April 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 307 LINDSAY ST HIGH POINT, NC 27262 and the phone number is (336) 802-2020.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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