PLESSEN EYE, LLC
NPI 1952712382
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Christiansted, VI
NPI Status: Active since May 20, 2014
Contact Information
5 ORANGE GROVE
CHRISTIANSTED, VI
ZIP 00820
Phone: (340) 715-7720
Fax: (340) 713-9002
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- CLIA Number: 48D2091460
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 02-12-2027
About PLESSEN EYE, LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Plessen Eye, Llc, a provider established in Christiansted, Virgin Islands operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952712382 assigned on May 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. Plessen Eye, Llc operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Jan Bijan Tawakol M.d. (President/ceo)
- NPI
- 1952712382
- Provider Name
- PLESSEN EYE, LLC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 5 ORANGE GROVE CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
- Location Phone
- (340) 715-7720
- Location Fax
- (340) 713-9002
- Mailing Address
- 3004 ORANGE GROVE SUITE 2 CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
- Mailing Phone
- (340) 715-7720
- Mailing Fax
- (340) 713-9002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-20-2014
- Last Update Date
- 02-16-2022
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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 State
- VI
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 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | (VI) |
| 2 | 208600000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Surgery | (VI) |
| 3 | 261QS0132X | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities | Clinic/Center | (VI) |
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
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1457775785 | OTHER (01) | VI | NPI |
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
Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
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 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves creating a new pathway for fluid to flow out of your eye using a tissue graft. It helps to lower eye pressure and prevent damage to your optic nerve, improving eye health and vision.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
This service was performed 36 times for 18 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
This service was performed 28 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.
This service was performed 59 times for 32 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 129 times for 113 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
- 48D2091460
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- February 13, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- February 12, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- TASNIM KHAN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Plessen Eye, 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 1952712382, 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 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.
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952712382, enumerated as an "organization" on May 20, 2014.
The provider is located at 5 ORANGE GROVE CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 and the phone number is (340) 715-7720.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
