LYNNWOOD A WALMER MD
NPI 1730176355
Ophthalmology in Williamsport, PA

NPI Status: Active since September 29, 2005

Contact Information

435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA
ZIP 17701
Phone: (570) 326-8070

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About LYNNWOOD WALMER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lynnwood Walmer, a provider established in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730176355 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number MD019693E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.

NPI
1730176355
Provider Name
LYNNWOOD A WALMER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
435 RIVER AVE WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Location Phone
(570) 326-8070
Mailing Address
137 JPM RD LEWISBURG, PA 17837
Mailing Phone
(570) 523-3937
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-29-2005
Last Update Date
01-27-2011
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Ophthalmologists like Lynnwood Walmer 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.
MD019693E
License State
PA
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
153474E3FMEDICARE PIN (08) 
153474OTHER (01)BLUE SHIELD
823962OTHER (01)FIRST PRIORITY
50082461OTHER (01)CAPITAL BLUE
18658OTHER (01)GEISINGER
B40045MEDICARE UPIN (02) 

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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 1730176355, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 3 → 6 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1730176355.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Optometrist
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Physician Assistant (Medical)
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Optometrist
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Optometrist
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Optometrist
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Physician Assistant (Medical)
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
Optometrist
435 RIVER AVE
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730176355, enumerated as an "individual" on September 29, 2005.

The provider is located at 435 RIVER AVE WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701 and the phone number is (570) 326-8070.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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