AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER
NPI 1942260534
Ophthalmology in Boca Raton, FL
NPI Status: Active since March 27, 2006
Contact Information
1445 NW BOCA RATON BLVD
AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER
BOCA RATON, FL
ZIP 33064
Phone: (561) 338-7722
Fax: (561) 338-7785
- Organization
- Ophthalmology
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 10D0908876
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 11-15-2025
About AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Aker Kasten Eye Center, a provider established in Boca Raton, Florida operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942260534 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. Aker Kasten Eye Center operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's former legal business name is Aker Kasten Surgical Eye Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Terri H Dirico (Practice Developement Specialist)
- NPI
- 1942260534
- Provider Legal Name
- AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER
- Other Organization Name
- AKER KASTEN SURGICAL EYE CENTER
- Other Name Type
- Former Legal Business Name (4)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1445 NW BOCA RATON BLVD AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER BOCA RATON, FL 33064
- Location Phone
- (561) 338-7722
- Location Fax
- (561) 338-7785
- Mailing Address
- 1445 NW BOCA RATON BLVD AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER BOCA RATON, FL 33064
- Mailing Phone
- (561) 338-7722
- Mailing Fax
- (561) 338-7785
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-27-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-21-2022
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like Aker Kasten Eye Center 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.
Location Map
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
- 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 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) - PPO
- BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77027 | MEDICAID (05) | FL |
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
Dilation to improve eye fluid flow
Exchange of prosthetic lens
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
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 30 times for 23 patientsDilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.
This service was performed 58 times for 33 patientsAn exchange of a prosthetic lens involves replacing an artificial lens in your eye. This is often done if the current lens isn't functioning properly or causing discomfort. The procedure involves removing the old lens and inserting a new one, aiming to improve your vision.
This service was performed 17 times for 16 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 1,112 times for 650 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 313 times for 240 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
- 10D0908876
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- November 16, 2023
- Certificate Expiration Date
- November 15, 2025
- Laboratory Director
- ALAN B. AKER MD
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Aker Kasten Eye Center 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 1942260534, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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.
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942260534, enumerated as an "organization" on March 27, 2006.
The provider is located at 1445 NW BOCA RATON BLVD AKER KASTEN EYE CENTER BOCA RATON, FL 33064 and the phone number is (561) 338-7722.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
