DR. ELAINE K THOMPSON O.D.
NPI 1720060320
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since November 18, 2005

Contact Information

2700 10TH AVE S
SUITE 404
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35205
Phone: (205) 933-2340
Fax: (205) 933-2323

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Optometrist
  • Corneal and Contact Management

About ELAINE THOMPSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elaine Thompson, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720060320 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number S609 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1720060320
Provider Name
DR. ELAINE K THOMPSON O.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2700 10TH AVE S SUITE 404 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Location Phone
(205) 933-2340
Location Fax
(205) 933-2323
Mailing Address
593 RUSSET BEND DR HOOVER, AL 35244
Mailing Phone
(205) 428-7404
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-18-2005
Last Update Date
02-10-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Corneal and Contact Management

Taxonomy Code
152WC0802X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
S609
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
T93650MEDICARE UPIN (02)AL 
10259OTHER (01)ALHEALTH SPRINGS
051500469OTHER (01)ALBCBS ID
051500469MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)ALMEDICARE
2210205OTHER (01)ALUNITED HEALTH/M'CARE COMP

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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 1720060320, we treat the final digit (0) 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 50. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 50 = 0).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
0
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 0 → 0 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 6 + 0 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 50

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

The next multiple of ten after 50 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 50 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1720060320.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dermatology
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
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Specialist
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Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
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Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720060320, enumerated as an "individual" on November 18, 2005.

The provider is located at 2700 10TH AVE S SUITE 404 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 and the phone number is (205) 933-2340.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.

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