MAINE EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1952360059
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Waterville, ME

NPI Status: Active since March 20, 2006

Contact Information

325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME
ZIP 04901
Phone: (207) 873-2731

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 20D0988775
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 07-08-2027

About MAINE EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Maine Eye Care Surgery Center, a provider established in Waterville, Maine operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952360059 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 36403 (ME). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Maine Eye Care Surgery Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Ronald J Purnell (Ceo)

NPI
1952360059
Provider Legal Name
MAINE EYE CARE ASSOCIATES
Other Organization Name
MAINE EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Location Phone
(207) 873-2731
Mailing Address
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Mailing Phone
(207) 873-2731
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-20-2006
Last Update Date
03-31-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
36403
License State
ME

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MR. RONALD J PURNELL

Authorized Official Title
CEO
Authorized Official Phone
(207) 873-2731

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
201016MEDICARE PIN (08)ME 
490005318OTHER (01)MERAILROAD MEDICARE
105500100MEDICAID (05)ME 

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 73 times for 59 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 23 times for 15 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 615 times for 368 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 128 times for 109 patients

CLIA 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
20D0988775
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
July 09, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
July 08, 2027
Laboratory Director
STEVE R. WITKIN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Maine Eye Care Surgery 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 1952360059, we treat the final digit (9) 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 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 51

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

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1952360059.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Ophthalmology
325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952360059, enumerated as an "organization" on March 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 325A KENNEDY MEMORIAL DR WATERVILLE, ME 04901 and the phone number is (207) 873-2731.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

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