MR. GERALD D FORD LDO
NPI 1720179617
Technician/Technologist - Optician in New Philadelphia, OH

NPI Status: Active since September 27, 2006

Contact Information

130 S BROADWAY ST
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH
ZIP 44663
Phone: (330) 343-1215

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Technician/Technologist
  • Optician

About GERALD FORD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gerald Ford, a provider established in New Philadelphia, Ohio with a medical specialization in Technician/technologist, focusing in optician . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720179617 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1800X with license number S488 (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1720179617
Provider Name
MR. GERALD D FORD LDO
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
130 S BROADWAY ST NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663
Location Phone
(330) 343-1215
Mailing Address
130 S BROADWAY ST NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663
Mailing Phone
(330) 343-1215
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-27-2006
Last Update Date
11-22-2011
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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

Technician/Technologist Optician

Taxonomy Code
156FX1800X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
S488
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy.

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)
1332B00000XSuppliers

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

488S (OH)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0657140001MEDICARE NSC (07)OH 
1607729MEDICAID (05)OH 

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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 1720179617, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
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 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

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 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1720179617.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Technician/Technologist (Optician)
130 S BROADWAY ST
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
130 S BROADWAY ST
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720179617, enumerated as an "individual" on September 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 130 S BROADWAY ST NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 and the phone number is (330) 343-1215.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1800X and a focus in Optician.

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