DR. MARIA E. FORMAS M.D.
NPI 1982605853
Ophthalmology in Miami, FL
NPI Status: Active since August 02, 2005
Contact Information
8955 SW 87TH CT STE 203
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33176
Phone: (305) 274-1920
Fax: (305) 274-3804
- Individual
- Female
- Ophthalmology
About MARIA FORMAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Maria Formas, a provider established in Miami, Florida with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982605853 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number ME0038910 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.
- NPI
- 1982605853
- Provider Name
- DR. MARIA E. FORMAS M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8955 SW 87TH CT STE 203 MIAMI, FL 33176
- Location Phone
- (305) 274-1920
- Location Fax
- (305) 274-3804
- Mailing Address
- 8955 SW 87TH CT STE 203 MIAMI, FL 33176
- Mailing Phone
- (305) 274-1920
- Mailing Fax
- (305) 274-3804
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-02-2005
- Last Update Date
- 02-01-2019
- Code Navigator
Ophthalmologists like Maria Formas 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
Secondary Locations
- 1097 S Le Jeune Rd Third Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 442-2020
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ophthalmology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207W00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME0038910
- License State
- FL
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 067928300 | 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.
Established patient complete exam of visual system
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
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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 1982605853, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
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 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982605853, enumerated as an "individual" on August 02, 2005.
The provider is located at 8955 SW 87TH CT STE 203 MIAMI, FL 33176 and the phone number is (305) 274-1920.
Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
