DR. MARK STEVEN STRUM O.D.
NPI 1962519496
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Littleton, CO

NPI Status: Active since August 23, 2006

Contact Information

6905 S BROADWAY
SUITE 51
LITTLETON, CO
ZIP 80122
Phone: (303) 798-7520
Fax: (303) 798-1503

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Optometrist
  • Corneal and Contact Management
  • Accepts Insurance

About MARK STRUM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mark Strum, a provider established in Littleton, Colorado with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in corneal and contact management . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962519496 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WC0802X with license number 936 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1962519496
Provider Name
DR. MARK STEVEN STRUM O.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
6905 S BROADWAY SUITE 51 LITTLETON, CO 80122
Location Phone
(303) 798-7520
Location Fax
(303) 798-1503
Mailing Address
6905 S. BROADWAY SUITE 51 LITTLETON, CO 80122
Mailing Phone
(303) 798-7520
Mailing Fax
(303) 798-1503
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-23-2006
Last Update Date
12-11-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Corneal and Contact Management

Taxonomy Code
152WC0802X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
936
License State
CO
Taxonomy Description
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

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)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

936 (CO)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • BlueSelect Bronze Basic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Bronze Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Core - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental - PPO
  • BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental - PPO

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

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
T60767MEDICARE UPIN (02)CO 
CO40524MEDICARE PIN (08)CO 

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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 1962519496, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1962519496.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
6905 S BROADWAY, SUITE 51
LITTLETON, CO 80122

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962519496, enumerated as an "individual" on August 23, 2006.

The provider is located at 6905 S BROADWAY SUITE 51 LITTLETON, CO 80122 and the phone number is (303) 798-7520.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WC0802X and a focus in Corneal and Contact Management.

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