DR. MARK BARRY ABELSON M.D.
NPI 1811990682
Ophthalmology in Andover, MA

NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2005

Contact Information

138 HAVERHILL ST
STE 104
ANDOVER, MA
ZIP 01810
Phone: (978) 475-0705
Fax: (978) 475-0008

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Insurance

About MARK ABELSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Abelson, a provider established in Andover, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811990682 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 37429 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1811990682
Provider Name
DR. MARK BARRY ABELSON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
138 HAVERHILL ST STE 104 ANDOVER, MA 01810
Location Phone
(978) 475-0705
Location Fax
(978) 475-0008
Mailing Address
138 HAVERHILL ST STE 104 ANDOVER, MA 01810
Mailing Phone
(978) 475-0705
Mailing Fax
(978) 475-0008
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-24-2005
Last Update Date
11-14-2007
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Ophthalmologists like Mark Abelson 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.
37429
License State
MA
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway X HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway X HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Pathway X HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO
  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
M08808MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
037429OTHER (01)MATUFTS
26176OTHER (01)MAFALLON
M08808OTHER (01)MABLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD
A66751MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
2035618MEDICAID (05)MA 
15823OTHER (01)MAHARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCAR

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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 1811990682, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
2
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 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1811990682.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 16 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 104
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Dermatology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 200
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Dermatology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 200
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Ophthalmology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 104
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Dermatology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 200
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 102
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
138 HAVERHILL ST
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Eyewear Supplier
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 104
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 102
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Ophthalmology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 104
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Internal Medicine
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 203
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Dermatology
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 200
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
138 HAVERHILL ST
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Optometrist
138 HAVERHILL ST, SUITE 104
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Anesthesiology
138 HAVERHILL ST
ANDOVER, MA 01810
Psychiatry & Neurology (Pain Medicine)
138 HAVERHILL ST
ANDOVER, MA 01810

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811990682, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2005.

The provider is located at 138 HAVERHILL ST STE 104 ANDOVER, MA 01810 and the phone number is (978) 475-0705.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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