LOW VISION CENTER, INC.
NPI 1972773349
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Knoxville, TN

NPI Status: Active since March 02, 2008

Contact Information

1124 E WEISGARBER RD
SUITE 204
KNOXVILLE, TN
ZIP 37909
Phone: (865) 522-2449
Fax: (865) 522-6453

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About LOW VISION CENTER, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Low Vision Center, Inc., a provider established in Knoxville, Tennessee operating as a Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972773349 assigned on March 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X with license number 1593OD (TN). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 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 Dr. Bruce D. Gilliland O.d. (President)

NPI
1972773349
Provider Name
LOW VISION CENTER, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1124 E WEISGARBER RD SUITE 204 KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Location Phone
(865) 522-2449
Location Fax
(865) 522-6453
Mailing Address
1124 E WEISGARBER RD SUITE 204 KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Mailing Phone
(865) 522-2449
Mailing Fax
(865) 522-6453
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-02-2008
Last Update Date
10-31-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Optometrist Low Vision Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
152WL0500X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
1593OD
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DR. BRUCE D. GILLILAND O.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(865) 522-2449

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
3943667MEDICAID (05)TN 
DE8160OTHER (01)RAILROAD MEDICARE
3943667MEDICARE PIN (08)TN 

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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 1972773349, 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 3 + 8 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1972773349.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Ophthalmology
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 207
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Pediatrics
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 200
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Optometrist
1124 E WEISGARBER RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 110
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Ophthalmology
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Optometrist
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 104
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Optometrist
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Ophthalmology
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Ophthalmology
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 100
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 102
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 207
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, SUITE 110
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1124 E WEISGARBER RD, STE 207
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1124 E WEISGARBER RD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972773349, enumerated as an "organization" on March 02, 2008.

The provider is located at 1124 E WEISGARBER RD SUITE 204 KNOXVILLE, TN 37909 and the phone number is (865) 522-2449.

Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WL0500X and a focus in Low Vision Rehabilitation.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.