ASSOCIATED EYE CARE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
NPI 1821049958
Clinic/Center - Ophthalmologic Surgery in Stillwater, MN
NPI Status: Active since May 13, 2006
Contact Information
2950 CURVE CREST BLVD
STILLWATER, MN
ZIP 55082
Phone: (651) 275-3000
Fax: (651) 275-3032
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 24D1054548
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 05-23-2028
About ASSOCIATED EYE CARE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Associated Eye Care Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc, a provider established in Stillwater, Minnesota operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ophthalmologic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821049958 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QS0132X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Gary S Schwartz M.d. (President)
- NPI
- 1821049958
- Provider Name
- ASSOCIATED EYE CARE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 2950 CURVE CREST BLVD STILLWATER, MN 55082
- Location Phone
- (651) 275-3000
- Location Fax
- (651) 275-3032
- Mailing Address
- 1719 TOWER DR W STE 100 STILLWATER, MN 55082
- Mailing Phone
- (651) 275-3050
- Mailing Fax
- (651) 275-3032
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-05-2024
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QS0132X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
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 | 261QA1903X | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities | Clinic/Center | 8216068 (MN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Atlas $1,300 Gold - PPO
- Atlas $2,000 Standard Gold - PPO
- Atlas $3,050 Plus Silver - PPO
- Atlas $3,800 HSA Silver - PPO
- Atlas $6,000 Standard Silver - PPO
- Atlas $6,800 Plus Bronze HSA - PPO
- Atlas $7,500 Standard Bronze HSA - PPO
- Atlas $8,400 HSA Bronze - PPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| P00348935 | OTHER (01) | MN | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 144695900 | MEDICAID (05) | MN |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue
This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.
This service was performed 47 times for 31 patientsThis is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.
This service was performed 23 times for 13 patientsLaser repair to improve eye fluid flow is a procedure aimed at treating glaucoma. A laser is used to create a small hole in the eye's drainage system, allowing fluid to flow out more easily. This helps to lower the pressure inside the eye, reducing the risk of vision loss.
This service was performed 41 times for 23 patientsProcessing, preserving, and transporting corneal tissue involve careful steps to ensure its viability for transplantation. The tissue is first cleaned, then preserved in a special solution. It's packed in a temperature-controlled container for safe transport to its destination.
This service was performed 22 times for 18 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 582 times for 340 patientsThis procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.
This service was performed 24 times for 12 patientsThis procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
This service was performed 227 times for 186 patientsThe transplantation of the outer layer of corneal tissue is a procedure to replace damaged or diseased corneal tissue with healthy tissue from a donor. This can improve vision and alleviate pain or discomfort.
This service was performed 19 times for 15 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 24D1054548
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- May 24, 2026
- Certificate Expiration Date
- May 23, 2028
- Laboratory Director
- GARY S. SCHWARTZ
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Associated Eye Care Ambulatory Surgery Center Llc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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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 1821049958, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821049958, enumerated as an "organization" on May 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 2950 CURVE CREST BLVD STILLWATER, MN 55082 and the phone number is (651) 275-3000.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QS0132X and a focus in Ophthalmologic Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HealthPartners, Railroad Medicare, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
