LAM OCULOFACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PLLC
NPI 1851637474
Ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since December 31, 2012

Contact Information

1740 SOUTH ST
SUITE 400
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19146
Phone: (267) 607-6888
Fax: (267) 393-4310

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About LAM OCULOFACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PLLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lam Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Pllc, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851637474 assigned on December 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number MD440839 (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Vincent Basan Lam M.d. (Owner)

NPI
1851637474
Provider Name
LAM OCULOFACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY PLLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1740 SOUTH ST SUITE 400 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Location Phone
(267) 607-6888
Location Fax
(267) 393-4310
Mailing Address
1740 SOUTH ST SUITE 400 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Mailing Phone
(267) 607-6888
Mailing Fax
(267) 393-4310
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-31-2012
Last Update Date
10-12-2015
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Ophthalmologists like Lam Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Pllc 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.
MD440839
License State
PA
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.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

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

VINCENT BASAN LAM M.D.

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(267) 607-6888

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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 1851637474, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

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
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
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 5 → 10 → 1 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 56

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

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1851637474.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Dentist
1740 SOUTH ST, STE 504
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Internal Medicine
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Pediatrics
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Psychologist
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Pediatrics
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 402
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 503
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 505
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Speech-Language Pathologist
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Speech-Language Pathologist
1740 SOUTH ST, STE 301
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Pediatrics
1740 SOUTH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Dietitian, Registered
1740 SOUTH ST, 2ND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 302
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 200
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Lactation Consultant, Non-RN
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 200
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Massage Therapist
1740 SOUTH ST, STE 503
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 305
PHILA, PA 19146
Dentist
1740 SOUTH ST, SUITE 504
PHILA, PA 19146

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851637474, enumerated as an "organization" on December 31, 2012.

The provider is located at 1740 SOUTH ST SUITE 400 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 and the phone number is (267) 607-6888.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.