NORFOLK EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS LTD.
NPI 1720146087
Ophthalmology in Norfolk, VA

NPI Status: Active since December 05, 2006

Contact Information

1005 MAY AVENUE
NORFOLK, VA
ZIP 23504
Phone: (757) 623-2123
Fax: (757) 622-8806

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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Insurance

About NORFOLK EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS LTD.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd., a provider established in Norfolk, Virginia operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720146087 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 028180 (VA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd. operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Regail H Watson (Office Manager)

NPI
1720146087
Provider Name
NORFOLK EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS LTD.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1005 MAY AVENUE NORFOLK, VA 23504
Location Phone
(757) 623-2123
Location Fax
(757) 622-8806
Mailing Address
1005 MAY AVENUE NORFOLK, VA 23504
Mailing Phone
(757) 623-2123
Mailing Fax
(757) 622-8806
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-05-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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Ophthalmologists like Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons Ltd. 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.
028180
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

0101034703 (VA)

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
  • BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
  • BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MRS. REGAIL H WATSON

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(757) 623-2123

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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 1720146087, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
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 2 → 4 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1720146087.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720146087, enumerated as an "organization" on December 05, 2006.

The provider is located at 1005 MAY AVENUE NORFOLK, VA 23504 and the phone number is (757) 623-2123.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.