DR. BRUCE ALAN PFEFFER PH.D.
NPI 1730400169
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Fairport, NY

NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2010

Contact Information

9 OLD POST RD
FAIRPORT, NY
ZIP 14450
Phone: (585) 388-8408

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Technician/Technologist
  • Ophthalmic

About BRUCE PFEFFER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Pfeffer, a provider established in Fairport, New York with a medical specialization in Technician/technologist, focusing in ophthalmic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730400169 assigned on June 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1100X with license number 111111 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1730400169
Provider Name
DR. BRUCE ALAN PFEFFER PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
9 OLD POST RD FAIRPORT, NY 14450
Location Phone
(585) 388-8408
Mailing Address
9 OLD POST RD FAIRPORT, NY 14450
Mailing Phone
(585) 388-8408
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-21-2010
Last Update Date
06-21-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Technician/Technologist Ophthalmic

Taxonomy Code
156FX1100X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
111111
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1111111111OTHER (01)NYVA-WNY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

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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 1730400169, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1730400169.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730400169, enumerated as an "individual" on June 21, 2010.

The provider is located at 9 OLD POST RD FAIRPORT, NY 14450 and the phone number is (585) 388-8408.

Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1100X and a focus in Ophthalmic.

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