DOUGLAS EUGENE GAASTERLAND MD
NPI 1992723324
Ophthalmology in Chevy Chase, MD

NPI Status: Active since July 17, 2006

Contact Information

2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE
SUITE 200
CHEVY CHASE, MD
ZIP 20815
Phone: (301) 215-7100
Fax: (301) 215-4144

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Ophthalmology

About DOUGLAS GAASTERLAND

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Gaasterland, a provider established in Chevy Chase, Maryland with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1992723324 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X with license number D0001354 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1992723324
Provider Name
DOUGLAS EUGENE GAASTERLAND MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 200 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Location Phone
(301) 215-7100
Location Fax
(301) 215-4144
Mailing Address
2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 200 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Mailing Phone
(301) 215-7100
Mailing Fax
(301) 215-4144
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-17-2006
Last Update Date
08-04-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Douglas Gaasterland 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

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Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
D0001354
License State
MD
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
359581100MEDICAID (05)MD 
B93651MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
144587U20MEDICARE PIN (08)MD 

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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 1992723324, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1992723324.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1992723324, enumerated as an "individual" on July 17, 2006.

The provider is located at 2 WISCONSIN CIRCLE SUITE 200 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815 and the phone number is (301) 215-7100.

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.