SOUTHWEST ARTIFICIAL EYES, INC.
NPI 1811946726
Technician/Technologist - Ocularist in San Antonio, TX
NPI Status: Active since May 08, 2006
Contact Information
6323 SOVEREIGN ST
SUITE 159
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78229
Phone: (210) 737-3937
Fax: (210) 737-2112
- Organization
- Technician/Technologist
- Ocularist
- Medicare Supplier
- Does Not Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About SOUTHWEST ARTIFICIAL EYES, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Southwest Artificial Eyes, Inc., a provider established in San Antonio, Texas operating as a Technician/technologist, focusing in ocularist . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811946726 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 156FX1700X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Daniel M Wenske B.c.o. (President)
- NPI
- 1811946726
- Provider Name
- SOUTHWEST ARTIFICIAL EYES, INC.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 6323 SOVEREIGN ST SUITE 159 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
- Location Phone
- (210) 737-3937
- Location Fax
- (210) 737-2112
- Mailing Address
- 6323 SOVEREIGN ST SUITE 159 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
- Mailing Phone
- (210) 737-3937
- Mailing Fax
- (210) 737-2112
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2025
- Code Navigator
Southwest Artificial Eyes, Inc. is a medicare supplier with PTAN 20466473 who does not accept Medicare assignment for all durable medical equipment and supplies. The provider may not accept the Medicare allowable as payment in full and may collect additional payment directly from the patient, and/or charge more than the Medicare allowable.The supplier carries the following product categories: Facial Prostheses or Ocular Prostheses.
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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 Ocularist
- Taxonomy Code
- 156FX1700X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Taxonomy Description
- An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335E00000X | Suppliers | Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508289 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS OF TEXAS |
| TT2029 | MEDICAID (05) | NM |
Medical Equipment Supplier
The provider carries the following medical supplies product categories:
- PTAN
- 20466473
- Accepts Medicare Assignment
- NO
- Specialities List
- Prosthetic Personnel.
- Competitive Bidding
- NO
Supplies List
- Facial Prostheses - Nasal prosthesis, Ocular Prosthesis, Upper-facial prosthesis
- Ocular Prostheses - Prosthetic eyes
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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 1811946726, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811946726, enumerated as an "organization" on May 08, 2006.
The provider is located at 6323 SOVEREIGN ST SUITE 159 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 and the phone number is (210) 737-3937.
Technician/Technologist with taxonomy code 156FX1700X and a focus in Ocularist.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
