DENNIS J ARINELLA M.D.
NPI 1982719944
Ophthalmology in Worcester, MA

NPI Status: Active since August 20, 2006

Contact Information

591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01605
Phone: (508) 853-2020
Fax: (508) 459-5082

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About DENNIS ARINELLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dennis Arinella, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982719944 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number 43769 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1982719944
Provider Name
DENNIS J ARINELLA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
591 LINCOLN ST WORCESTER, MA 01605
Location Phone
(508) 853-2020
Location Fax
(508) 459-5082
Mailing Address
591 LINCOLN ST WORCESTER, MA 01605
Mailing Phone
(508) 853-2020
Mailing Fax
(508) 459-5082
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-20-2006
Last Update Date
05-11-2017
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Ophthalmologists like Dennis Arinella 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.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
43769
License State
MA
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.

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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 1982719944, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
4
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9 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 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 76

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

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1982719944.

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591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Ophthalmology
591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
Optometrist
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
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591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Optometrist
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WORCESTER, MA 01605
Optometrist
591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
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591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Eyewear Supplier
591 LINCOLN ST
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Ophthalmology
591 LINCOLN ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982719944, enumerated as an "individual" on August 20, 2006.

The provider is located at 591 LINCOLN ST WORCESTER, MA 01605 and the phone number is (508) 853-2020.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.