ANGELINA THERESA BUCCI EYE SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1831224922
Clinic/Center - Ophthalmologic Surgery in Wilkes Barre, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 22, 2007

Contact Information

158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA
ZIP 18702
Phone: (570) 970-1414
Fax: (570) 825-1414

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ophthalmologic Surgery
  • Accepts Insurance

About ANGELINA THERESA BUCCI EYE SURGERY CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Angelina Theresa Bucci Eye Surgery Center, a provider established in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ophthalmologic surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831224922 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QS0132X with license number 1476 (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Frank A Bucci Jr. M.d. (Medical Director)

NPI
1831224922
Provider Name
ANGELINA THERESA BUCCI EYE SURGERY CENTER
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Location Phone
(570) 970-1414
Location Fax
(570) 825-1414
Mailing Address
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Mailing Phone
(570) 970-1414
Mailing Fax
(570) 825-1414
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-22-2007
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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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

Clinic/Center Ophthalmologic Surgery

Taxonomy Code
261QS0132X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
1476
License State
PA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - HMO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Bronze - HMO
  • Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - EPO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Complete Gold - EPO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Elite Silver - EPO
  • Elite Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze - EPO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Focused Silver - EPO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Principal Bronze HSA - EPO
  • Principal Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
  • Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Gold - EPO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
  • Standard Silver - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. FRANK A BUCCI JR. M.D.

Authorized Official Title
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(570) 970-1441

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00018684350002MEDICAID (05)PA 

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

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 79 times for 53 patients

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg

Dexamethasone, lacrimal ophthalmic insert, 0.1 mg is a tiny device inserted into your tear duct. It releases a steroid, dexamethasone, to reduce inflammation and discomfort in your eye. It's often used for conditions like dry eye or following eye surgery.

This service was performed 1,236 times for 188 patients

Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye

This 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 26 times for 19 patients

Incision of cornea to correct astigmatism

This procedure, known as astigmatic keratotomy, involves making small incisions in the cornea to reshape it and correct astigmatism. It helps improve vision by reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses. It's a quick, outpatient procedure with minimal discomfort.

This service was performed 24 times for 15 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

This service was performed 31 times for 23 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens

This 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 331 times for 195 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser

This 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 267 times for 168 patients

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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 1831224922, 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
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 3 → 6 2 → 4 4 → 8 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 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 1831224922.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Specialist
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Optometrist
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831224922, enumerated as an "organization" on February 22, 2007.

The provider is located at 158 WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP BLVD WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 and the phone number is (570) 970-1414.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QS0132X and a focus in Ophthalmologic Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.